"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" is an entirely predictable sequel to the 2002 movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." The only one slimmed down is the star, Nia Vardalos, who not only wrote the screenplay but also managed to reunite the entire cast from the original. [..]

Director Mario Van Peebles ("New Jack City" 1991) had his heart in the right place in his attempt to depict the bravery of our Navy men in World War II. However, "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage" suffers from terrible writing, confusing plots and subplots, bad special effects, [..]

"Believe" tells the story of an economically-challenged small town in Virginia whose residents are stunned to learn that funding for their annual Christmas pageant is in peril. Director-screenwriter Billy Dickson gave outstanding production values to this feel-good Christmas film that is excellent for viewing during the Holiday [..]

Jessica Chastain delivers a strong performance as a lobbyist named "Miss Sloane" determined to get gun control legislation through Congress in this tense political thriller film. Director John Madden ("The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" 2011) and screenwriter Jonathan Perera have created an exciting look inside Washington's law-making [..]

"I'm Not Ashamed" is a faith-based biographical drama about Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Columbine, Colorado. Director Brian Baugh and screenwriters Bodie Thoene, Robin Hanley, Philipa Booyens, and Kari Redmond adapted the work from Scott's own personal [..]

Television director Adam Nimoy ("Star Trek: The Next Generation," among others) put together an interesting documentary about his father Leonard Nimoy. "For the Love of Spock" takes a comprehensive look at the entire life of Nimoy from childhood to his taking on his signature role of "Star [..]

Natalie Portman delivers an enthralling performance as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in "Jackie." Hitherto known for her role as Padme Amidala in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy (1999, 2002, 2005), Portman has since starred in a variety of roles but none with the depth of this part. [..]

Casey Affleck won an Academy Award for his portrayal of a troubled man who gains custody of his teenage nephew after the death of his brother in "Manchester by the Sea." The peeling away of layers to reveal the background of the main character was superbly handled [..]

"Inferno" is a surprisingly well put together action thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their collective seats for the two hour and one minute duration of the movie. Director Ron Howard ("Apollo 13" 1995) did a much better job with this third installment of Dan [..]

The first film directed by Steven Spielberg for Walt Disney Pictures was a bomb at the box office - and just a downright weird movie. "The BFG" is the story of giants raiding homes in England, kidnapping children, and eating them. What were Disney and Spielberg [..]