The Kids Are All Right
Starring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo
Written by Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg
Directed by Lisa Cholodenko
Plot: The birth father of two artificially inseminated children of two lesbians, disrupts things by trying to become part of their life.


"A smart, funny, and insightful story about the simple complexities of an unconventional family in the 21st century. A good watch."

True Grit (2010)
Starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Hailee Steinfeld
Written by Ethan & Joel Coen
Directed by Ethan & Joel Coen
Plot: An acerbic U.S. Marshal and proud Texas Ranger help a stubborn 14-year-old girl track down her father's murderer.

"A true masterpiece. Great performances from every single member of the cast. Hits all the right marks!"

Exit Through the Gift Shop
Starring Banksy, Thierry Guetta, Space Invader, Shepard Fairey
Directed by Banksy
Plot: A documentary (or is it?) on how notorious street artist Banksy turns the tables on an eccentric French wannabe French filmmaker trying to make a documentary on him.

"An exhilarating piece of work that uncovers and explores the world of street art and its "celebrities". Highly creative, very funny, and extremely fascinating!"

Paprika
Starring Megumi Hayashibara, Toru Furuya, Koichi Yamadera
Written by Seishi Minakami & Satoshi Kon based on the novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui
Directed by Satoshi Kon
Plot: A machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, leading to chaos and confusion as reality and dreams blur together. Paprika, a young female therapist is the only hope of restoring things back to normal.

"A visually charged mindbender that misses the mark due to a lack of focus. Clearly was an inspiration for Christopher Nolan's Inception."

You Got Served
Starring Omarion Grandberry, Marques Houston, Jennifer Freeman
Written by Chris Stokes
Directed by Chris Stokes
Plot: Street Dancers try to achieve their dreams by battling each other through dance competitions.

"A stereotypical dance movie that serves its purpose of showcasing street dancing. It is what it is and it works."

A Knight's Tale
Starring Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Rufus Sewell
Written by Brian Helgeland
Directed by Brian Helgeland
Plot: A peasant squire poses as a knight and fulfills his dream, while winning the hearts of everyone around him.

"A classic, noble story. Heath Ledger is a true knight in A Knight's Tale. The mix of modern music and old fashion storytelling is an enjoyable combination."

The Heroic Trio
Starring Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui, Maggie Cheung
Written by Sandy Shaw & Jack Maeby (English version)
Directed by Johnnie To
Plot: A Justice League/Charlie's Angels type trio of women battle a supernatural overlord stealing babies.

"Insanely campy and insanely fun! Hot women... big explosions... crazy plot twists... Check your brain at the door and enjoy!"

Deliverance
Starring Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox
Written by James Dickey
Directed by John Boorman
Plot: Four friends embark on a canoe trip in the back waters of Georgia and what starts as a peaceful and fun trip quickly turns dangerous and violent.

"A stirring film. One of the quintessential movies of the 1970's."

127 Hours
Starring James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara
Written by Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy, based on the book by Aron Ralston
Directed by Danny Boyle
Plot: An adventure junkie goes mountain climbing and becomes trapped under a boulder and resorts to desperate measures to survive.

"A thrilling and exhilarating story. A triumphant display of the human spirit. James Franco gives a powerful performance. A film that sticks with you and inspires you to embrace life."