Jun 11, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Sizzling Popcorn
"What is history?...History is the study of change over time and what's change? It's this. It's opposites. It's two things that push against each other in opposite directions."
Dan Dunn (Ryan Gosling), Half Nelson
Dan Dunn is a white schoolteacher and basketball coach who is struggling with a drug addiction. When his African American student, Drey, catches him using drugs in the locker room after a game, they begin to develop a unique relationship between themselves and Frank, a local drug ... Read More
Jun 6, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Butter Popcorn
Adapted from the 1967 novel of the same title, The Outsiders is the coming-of-age story of teenagers growing up in Oklahoma in the 1950's. The town is divided by social class: the rich 'socs' live in the south side of town while the poor 'greasers' live in the north end. A turf war between the two gangs erupts when two young 'greasers', Ponyboy and Johnny, are attacked by the 'socs'.
The Outsiders stars many young actors that have become famous ... Read More
Jun 2, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Popcorn
A fast-paced film, The Air I Breathe interconnects four individual stories as they dramatize the four emotional founders of life: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love.
The Air I Breathe contains a well-known cast that includes Forest Whitaker (The Great Debaters, Vantage Point), Kevin Bacon (Death Sentence, Mystic River), Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Grudge, Southland Tales), Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, Crash), Emile Hirsch (Speed Racer, Into The Wild), Andy Garcia (Ocean's Thirteen, Smokin' Aces) and cameo appearance by John Cho (Harold ... Read More
May 31, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Popcorn
"Year after year, twenty-something women come to New York City in search of the two "L"s: labels and love. Twenty years ago, I was one of them. Having gotten the knack for labels early...I concentrated on love."
- Carrie Bradshaw
Four years since the last episode in Paris, Sex and the City brings the four women back to New York City. Charlotte and Harry have adopted a girl from China. Miranda and Steve live in Brooklyn with their son and Steve's mother. ... Read More
May 28, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Kernel
Ian (McGregor) is in love with a young actress while his brother Terry (Farrell) is a gambling addict who is heavily indebted. Their rich Uncle Harold (Wilkinson) decides to bail them out of their debt, but makes one request: the brothers must get rid of Martin Burns, who is about to give compelling evidence against Harold that could put him behind bars for years. Their plans suddenly change when someone enters the house with Mr. Burns.
Written and directed by Academy ... Read More
May 12, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Do you love vampires? Do you love romance? Do you love a good thriller? Mix the three of these together and what do you get....Twilight!
TWILIGHT is an action-packed, modern day love story between a vampire and a human. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has always been a little bit different, never caring about fitting in with the trendy girls at her Phoenix high school. When her mother remarries and sends Bella to live with her father in the rainy little town of ... Read More
May 10, 2008
by Jean Brunet
(L to R) Katerine Waterston, David Ross and John Leguizamo at The Babysitters' press junket.
Rating: Popcorn
A perfectionist, Shirley is a high school senior who is preparing for her SATs and trying to save money for college. She earns money for college by babysitting Michael and Gail Beltran's two children. Shirley has a crush on Michael and one night while driving her home, he gives her a kiss and a little extra money. When Michael's friends find out, they want in on the ... Read More
May 9, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Director Joachim Trier (left) and actor Christian Rubeck (right) at the screening in New York City.
Rating: Popcorn
Erik and Phillip are young writers who trying to get their books published, but Erik is rejected because of lack of talent while Phillip's book is published. Phillip rapidly becomes famous in Norway. Six months later, after a tragic accident, Erik and his friends visit Phillip at the psychiatric ward to take him home. Erik continues writing, attempting to get his book published, and tries to ... Read More
May 6, 2008
by Jean Brunet
Rating: Sizzling Popcorn
"Gentlemen, and lady. Debate is combat, but your weapons are words...Debate is a blood sport. You must destroy your opponent verbally and physically. I am here to help you to find and keep your righteous mind."
- Melvin B. Tolson
Inspired by a true story, The Great Debaters is the moving story of Wiley College's debate team of the 1930's. In a time when more than the odds are against them, controversial professor Melvin B. Tolson coaches the team of students from ... Read More
Apr 30, 2008
by Jean Brunet
“Look at risk. Look at reward.”
Shirley Lyner, The Babysitters
Shirley Lyner (Katherine Waterston) is a typical high school teen—she worries about her grades and the SAT’s; she wonders if her best friend’s step-brother likes her, she baby-sits a few nights to make some extra cash. Shirley even has a little crush on one of her new clients; the dad, Mr. Beltran (John Leguizamo), makes her blush when he comes to pick her up.
But when Mr. Beltran kisses Shirley before taking her home, Shirley ... Read More