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 [..]
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
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 [..]
Mr. Brooks (2007)
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 (2007)
"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. [..]
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
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 [..]
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
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 (2023)
"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 [..]
The Expendables 4 (2023)
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 [..]
First Landing (2007)
The amazing story behind the first English settlement in North America is told in "First Landing." This made-for-television movie tells of Robert Hunt, a Church of England vicar who served as chaplain of the Susan Constant and two other ships transporting British citizens to the New World. [..]
Transformers (2007)
Special effects rule the day in the action picture "Transformers." Executive producer Steven Spielberg and director Michael Bay ("Pearl Harbor" 2001) have combined computer animation with live action is this exciting film based on the Hasbro toy line and the 1980's cartoon series. [..]