"Christmas at Evergreen: Tidings of Joy" continues the story of the fictional Vermont town of Evergreen with a reporter from a big-city newspaper trying to get the scoop on the town's Christmas festival and a search for a long-lost time capsule. Director Sean McNamara kept the film faithful [..]
Speed (1994)
"Speed" is an action thriller film about an LAPD officer out for revenge on one of his fellow policeman. He decides to arm a public bus with a bomb if its speed drops below 50 miles per hour, with the nonstop action proceeding from there. In his big [..]
The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)
"The Spirit of St. Louis" is a biopic film about the life of Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), concentrating on his historic first solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. James Stewart delivered an excellent performance in his usually folksy manner, which drew a handful of negative reviews claiming [..]
Fireproof (2008)
"Fireproof" is a drama film where Kirk Cameron plays a firefighter who is a hero on the job but whose marriage is on the verge of collapse. He seeks help from his father, a devout Christian who gives him a book called "Love Dare" which challenges [..]
Inside Man (2023)
"Inside Man" is a crime drama about a demoted police detective who is given the opportunity to go undercover and kill the mob's most ruthless killer. However, the challenge proves much too daunting and he begins to unravel emotionally. The heavy (and predictable) drama proceeds from [..]
Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (2020)
The continuing story of residents of the fictional small town of Evergreen, Vermont, is told in movie number four: "Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing." Michelle is getting married, and Hannah has a new job as manager of the town museum. Linda-Lisa Hayter did an expert [..]
The Nutty Professor (1996)
"The Nutty Professor" is a comedy film where Eddie Murphy plays a portly scientist who invents a weight-loss drug. After experiencing a bad date, he decides to use the serum on himself with hilarious results. Director Tom Shadyac ("Ace Ventura: Private Detective" 1994) managed to instill this film [..]
The Forge (2024)
"The Forge" is a faith-based drama film about a young man who has no plans for his future one year after graduating from high school. He is challenged by his mother and a mentor to make better decisions for his life. Director Alex Kendrick [..]
Alien: Romulus (2024)
"Alien: Romulus" is a science fiction horror film about six young space colonizers coming face-to-face with terrifying alien creatures while exploring a derelict space station. This ninth film in the "Alien" franchise is one of the best in years. Director Fede Alvarez ("The Girl in the Spider's Web" [..]
Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949)
Lucille Ball plays a young woman who is flunking classes at a secretarial school, so she is surprised when a real estate agent hires her to work at his business. She does not realize that it is a front for a bookmaking operation that takes bets on horse [..]