While trying to bury his acorn, Scrat accidentally activates an abandoned space ship that propels him into orbit, sending a giant asteroid on a collision course with earth. Meanwhile, Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie, and the gang are blissfully unaware of the problem headed their way. [..]
Arrival (2016)
"Arrival" is a science fiction film from director Denis Villeneuve ("Sicario" 2015) about twelve alien spacecraft that appear at random locations around the world. Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner play a linguist and physicist, respectively, who are asked by the government to join the team investigating the [..]
Ghostbusters (2016)
"Ghostbusters" is an entertaining remake of the original film that was released back in 1984. This one really has nothing new except for the all female cast, and is winsome entertainment, thanks to director Paul Feig ("Bridesmaids" 2011), who co-wrote the screenplay with Katie Dippold. [..]
Risen (2016)
"Risen" is a finely crafted Biblical drama about a Roman Tribune appointed by Pontius Pilate to investigate reports that Jesus of Nazareth had risen from the dead after his very public crucifixion. Director Kevin Reynolds ("Waterworld" 1995) instilled the movie with outstanding production values, including the quality [..]
The Birth of a Nation (2016)
"The Birth of a Nation" is a period drama picture based on the story of Nat Turner, an African-America slave who led a rebellion against slave owners in Virginia in 1831. Director Nate Parker, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jean McGianni Celestin, successfully captured the emotions of [..]
Wild Oats (2016)
Shirley MacLaine celebrates sixty years in motion pictures with the made-for-television movie "Wild Oats." (Her first film was Alfred Hitchcock's "The Trouble With Harry" in 1955.) At age 82, MacLaine show only sight signs of aging as she plays a woman who flees America for the [..]
Hell or High Water (2016)
"Hell or High Water" is an exciting modern day western-crime drama from CBS Films and Lionsgate Films. Director David MacKenzie ("Starred Up" 2013) and screenwriter Taylor Sheridan created this story about two brothers who plot a bank robbery to save their family farm but cannot stop with [..]
Finding Dory (2016)
Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios took thirteen years to develop a sequel to 2003's "Finding Nemo," and it was well worth the wait. "Finding Dory" tells the amusing and entertaining story of a memory-challenged fish named Dory on a journey to be reunited with her [..]
The Accountant (2016)
Ben Affleck delivers a marvelous and layered performance as an autistic certified public accountant who has a side job as a hitman in "The Accountant." Director Gavin O'Connor ("Warrior" 2011) and screenwriter Bill Dubuque keep the action coming in this unique and offbeat thriller. [..]
Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016)
Tyler Perry has a new Madea comedy out called "Boo! A Madea Halloween." This film is more of the same from producer-director-screenwriter Perry, with a debut at number one at the box office on October 21, 2016. The story has Brian [..]