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The Hunters (2013)
"The Hunters" is a science fiction adventure movie about two teenage brothers who discover they are descendants of an ancient order whose job is to find and protect magical objects. Director Nisha Ganatra ("Cosmopolitan" 2003) actually put together a decent made-for-television movie that has good production values, [..]
To Have and Have Not (1944)
The big attraction of "To Have and Have Not" is that it is the first film to feature Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The chemistry between the two is definitely the star of the show, under the expert guidance of director Howard Hawks ("His Girl Friday" [..]
Tyson’s Run (2022)
"Tyson's Run" is a drama film about a 15-year-old autistic boy attending high school for the first time, after years of being home schooled. He finds he excels in running, helped out by his new friend, a marathon runner named Aklilu. The engrossing drama proceeds from there, well [..]
Finding Faith (2024)
"Finding Faith" is a drama film about a Christian advise columnist who begins to lose her faith after a series of life events, including losing her mother and the disintegration of her marriage. After hitting rock bottom, she begins a journey back in both expected and unexpected ways. [..]
Hollywood Ending (2002)
"Hollywood Ending" is a comedy where Woody Allen plays washed-up director Val Waxman, who gets a big break to once again be at the helm of a major motion picture. However, the offer comes from his former wife and her current boyfriend. Waxman is [..]
Hoodwinked! (2005)
"Hoodwinked!" is a computer-animated comedy crime-drama film which is a retelling of the old folktale "Little Red Riding Hood." The story has two critter cops investigating a disturbance at Granny's house involving Granny, her granddaughter Little Red Riding Hood, a Big Bad Wolf, and a Woodsman. There are [..]
Arcadian (2024)
"Arcadian" is a science fiction horror film where Nicholas Cage plays a man trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world with his two teenage sons. Director Benjamin Brewer put together a film that has loads of action and a believable storyline from the screenplay by Michael Nilon. However, [..]
Bad Education (2019)
"Bad Education" is a crime drama film about a successful Long Island school superintendent bringing his district attention and prestige with higher education results. That begins to change when a student reporter uncovers an embezzlement scheme, causing him to formulate a cover-up. The fascinating drama [..]
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
"Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" is a psychological horror film about a former vaudeville child star tormenting her paraplegic sister, a former film star who eclipsed her as a movie star, while they live in an aging Hollywood mansion, hoping for a comeback. The chemistry between [..]
Presenting Lily Mars (1943)
"Presenting Lily Mars" is a typical MGM musical featuring Judy Garland as a small-town girl who wants to make it big in show business. Garland is in her prime here, with musical and acting abilities in top form. This was her second adult role, after [..]