"The Paperboy" is a crime drama film about a newspaper reporter who returns to his hometown in rural Florida to investigate a murder case involving a death row inmate. Unfortunately, uneven direction by Lee Daniels ("The Butler" 2013) turns a promising premise into an uneven melodrama. [..]
Reagan (2024)
From humble beginnings in the MidWest to the glitter of Hollywood to the world stage, the story of the 40th President of the United States is told in "Reagan." Director Sean McNamara ("Soul Surfer" 2011) skillfully put together a comprehensive look at the life of Ronald Wilson Reagan [..]
Christmas in Evergreen (2017)
"Christmas in Evergreen" is a holiday comedy-drama film set in the fictional town of Evergreen, Vermont. Several locals and visitors alike hope the custom of "wishing upon a snow globe" will help their chances in life. The local veterinarian hopes for her longtime beau to [..]
Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019)
"Christmas at Evergreen: Tidings of Joy" continues the story of the fictional Vermont town of Evergreen with a reporter from a big-city newspaper trying to get the scoop on the town's Christmas festival and a search for a long-lost time capsule. Director Sean McNamara kept the film faithful [..]
Speed (1994)
"Speed" is an action thriller film about an LAPD officer out for revenge on one of his fellow policeman. He decides to arm a public bus with a bomb if its speed drops below 50 miles per hour, with the nonstop action proceeding from there. In his big [..]
The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)
"The Spirit of St. Louis" is a biopic film about the life of Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), concentrating on his historic first solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. James Stewart delivered an excellent performance in his usually folksy manner, which drew a handful of negative reviews claiming [..]
Fireproof (2008)
"Fireproof" is a drama film where Kirk Cameron plays a firefighter who is a hero on the job but whose marriage is on the verge of collapse. He seeks help from his father, a devout Christian who gives him a book called "Love Dare" which challenges [..]
Inside Man (2023)
"Inside Man" is a crime drama about a demoted police detective who is given the opportunity to go undercover and kill the mob's most ruthless killer. However, the challenge proves much too daunting and he begins to unravel emotionally. The heavy (and predictable) drama proceeds from [..]
Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (2020)
The continuing story of residents of the fictional small town of Evergreen, Vermont, is told in movie number four: "Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing." Michelle is getting married, and Hannah has a new job as manager of the town museum. Linda-Lisa Hayter did an expert [..]
The Nutty Professor (1996)
"The Nutty Professor" is a comedy film where Eddie Murphy plays a portly scientist who invents a weight-loss drug. After experiencing a bad date, he decides to use the serum on himself with hilarious results. Director Tom Shadyac ("Ace Ventura: Private Detective" 1994) managed to instill this film [..]