"King Corn" is an interesting documentary that sheds light on the food distribution system in America. Hosts Ian Cheney and Curtis Ellis move from Boston to Iowa, where they grow corn on one acre of land. They show the wide use of corn and corn [..]

Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore has come up with his most explosive documentary to date. "Sicko" takes a look at health care in the United States, including health insurance and the pharmaceutical industry. He compares the American market-oriented system with the non-profit, universal health care systems of [..]

Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi takes a fair, honest, and unbiased look at evangelical Protestants across America, and their effects on culture, politics, society, and the arts in "Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandria Pelosi." She interviews prominent Christian leaders like Joel Osteen at Lakewood Church in [..]

Movie director John Landis ("The Blues Brothers" 1980) put together a fun documentary project on one of America's most beloved comedians in "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project." He interviewed scores of celebrities and featured clips of Rickles' numerous appearances, especially from "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny [..]

The drama and tension run very thick in the psychological thriller "Mr. Brooks." Kevin Costner stars as a successful businessman and prominent member of the community who has a secret life as a serial killer. Tight direction by Bruce A. Evans ("Stand by Me" 1986) and [..]

"The Astronaut Farmer" is the story of a former astronaut turned Texas rancher who constructs a rocket in his barn with the intent of launching into outer space. The ridiculous plot based on a far-fetched premise makes this film completely uncredible and therefore difficult to watch. [..]

One of the best westerns to come out of Hollywood in years is "3:10 to Yuma," a remake of the 1957 Columbia Pictures film of the same name. Director James Mangold ("Walk the Line" 2005) gave us this story of a Yankee Civil War veteran who volunteers [..]

Sequels are generally not as well done as the original, but "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" is an exception to the rule. This 2007 second act to 1998's "Elizabeth" is quite a gem, standing on it own two feet as a high quality production. [..]

"The Creator" is a science fiction film about the near future when there will be a war between the human race and the forces of AI (artificial intelligence). Producer-director Gareth Edwards ("Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" 2016), who also wrote the screenplay with Chris Weitz, created [..]

Low expectations will help if you go to the theater to view "The Expendables 4." The action movie is plagued by poor writing, bad acting, sluggish dialogue, a non-existent plot, and more, thanks to just plain bad movie-making by director Scott Waugh ("Need for Speed" 2014) and [..]