| 13 Going on 30 (2004) It's 1987, and geeky Jenna just wants to be popular. After her 13th birthday party goes awry, Jenna wishes she could just be 30 instead -- only to wake up and discover that she's flash-forwarded 17 years. Now a sexy, successful magazine editor, Jenna (Jennifer Garner) finds out that being an adult isn't necessarily all it's cracked up to be. Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer and Andy Serkis co-star in this charming romantic comedy in the tradition of Big. Cast: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis, Kathy Baker, Phil Reeves, Samuel Ball, Alexandra Kyle, Joe Grifasi, Mary Pat Gleason. --PG-13-- For some sexual content and brief drug references. | |||||
| 16 Blocks (2006) Tasked with escorting chatty prosecution witness Eddie Bunker (rapper and seasoned actor Mos Def) from police custody to a nearby courthouse, aging New York City cop Jack Mosley (Bruce Willis) reluctantly gears up for the 16-block trek. But with powerful forces intent on keeping them from reaching their destination, they'll be lucky to make it there alive. David Morse co-stars in director Richard Donner's action thriller. Cast: Bruce Willis, Mos Def, David Morse, Alfre Woodard. --PG-13-- For violence, intense sequences of action, and some strong language | |||||
| 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Based on Arthur C. Clarke's story "The Sentinel," Stanley Kubrick's quiet masterpiece probes the mysteries of space and human destiny. In the years between primitive man's discovery of lethal weapons and the birth of the star child, astronauts David Bowman (Keir Dullea) and Frank Poole (Gary Lockwood) confront HAL-9000, the computer operating their ship. Nominated for four Academy Awards, Kubrick's epic won for its stunning special effects. Cast: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Leonard Rossiter . --G-- | . | ||||
| 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) In this stunning sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Dr. Heywood Floyd (Roy Scheider) helms a joint U.S.-Soviet mission of scientists (including John Lithgow and Helen Mirren) trying to rendezvous with the abandoned Discovery spacecraft, reactivate the homicidal computer HAL-9000 (voiced by Douglas Rain) and finally learn the truth. Director Peter Hyams's tense epic, set with Earth on the brink of nuclear war, was nominated for five Academy Awards. Cast: "HAL" the computer, Roy Scheider, John Lithgow, Helen Mirren, Bob Balaban. --PG-- | |||||
| A Good Year (2006) Oscar winner Ridley Scott directs this adaptation of Peter Mayle's best-selling novel, following the romantic misadventures of an Englishman in Provence, France. After inheriting a vineyard from his uncle (Albert Finney), failed banker Max Skinner (Russell Crowe) moves abroad, where he meets a beautiful French woman (Marion Cotillard), as well as a feisty American (Abbie Cornish) who claims to be his long-lost cousin -- and his uncle's true heir. --PG-13-- For language and some sexual content. | |||||
| After the Sunset (2004) After one final heist, a last hurrah of sorts, Max Burdett (Pierce Brosnan) finally decides to retire from the game with his alluring and cunning wife, Lola (Salma Hayek). But are they really ready to squander their prodigious talent for criminal enterprise forever? FBI agent Stan Lloyd (Woody Harrelson) doesn't think so -- and that's why he's followed the pair to their island hideaway to see if Max and Lola are making good on their promise. Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Woody Harrelson, Don Cheadle, Naomie Harris. -- Not Rated. | |||||
| Airplane! (1980) In this joke-a-second parody of disaster movies, traumatized former combat pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) is forced to land a passenger plane when food poisoning strikes the crew. In some clever casting, leading dramatic actors Peter Graves, Robert Stack and Leslie Nielsen never betray that they're in on the joke. Multiple viewings are required to catch every gag. -- Cast: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges, Leslie Nielsen, Peter Graves, Robert Stack, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lorna Patterson, Stephen Stucker, Ethel Merman, Jimmie Walker, Al White, Barbara Billingsley, Rossie Harris, David Leisure, Michelle Stacy, Jill Whelan. --PG-- Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. | |||||
| Akeelah and the Bee (2006) With an aptitude for words, 11-year-old Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer) is determined to spell her way out of South Los Angeles, entering scores of local contests and eventually landing a chance to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Despite discouragement from her mother (Angela Bassett), Akeelah gets support from her bookish tutor (Laurence Fishburne), her principal (Curtis Armstrong) and proud members of her community. Cast: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Keke Palmer, Curtis Armstrong. --PG-- For some language. | |||||
| Alamo, The (2004) A small Texas mission called The Alamo is the historic spot where, in 1836, almost 200 men stood their ground for two weeks as they were attacked by Mexican forces led by Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. The brave faction of Texans was headed by three men -- Col. William Travis (Patrick Wilson), James Bowie (Jason Patric) and David Crockett (Billy Bob Thornton) -- whose path into history books made them heroes and symbols of independence. -- Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, Dennis Quaid, Patrick Wilson, Emilio Echevarria, Jordi Molla, Laura Clifton, Leon Rippy, Marc Blucas, W. Earl Brown. -- PG-13 | |||||
| Alien vs. Predator (2004) The creepiest creatures from two epic thrillers face off in the ultimate showdown in this film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. The fun begins when scientists and explorers (played by a cast that includes Sanaa Lathan and Raoul Bova) discover an ancient pyramid in Antarctica. But the structure isn't the only behemoth in the ice. A battle between two otherworldly populations is threatening to destroy the region and its inhabitants for good. Cast: Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen, Ewen Bremner. --PG13-- For violence, language, horror images, slime and gore. | |||||
| All the Pretty Horses (2000) With dreams of steady ranch work and a better life, John (Matt Damon) and his friend Lacey (Henry Thomas) travel on horseback across the Rio Grande into Mexico. On their journey, they come across stunning scenery, a loose-cannon youngster named Jimmy and a hacienda needing cowboys. Everything seems perfect until John meets a beautiful young woman (Penélope Cruz) and Jimmy makes a terrible choice. --PG-13-- For violence and some sexuality | |||||
| Along Came Polly (2004) Reuben Feffer (Ben Stiller) believes that if you plan ahead and play it safe, you can have a pretty good life. When his wife of a few days (Debra Messing) dumps him on his honeymoon for their scuba-diving instructor (Hank Azaria), Reuben vows to keep things under an even tighter lid. But along comes Polly (Jennifer Aniston), a bright, buoyant and breathtakingly irreverent childhood friend who teaches him to live life on the edge. Cast: Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Messing, Alec Baldwin, Hank Azaria, Bryan Brown, Jsu Garcia, Michele Lee, Bob Dishy, Missi Pyle. -- PG-13 For sexual content, language, crude humor and some drug references. | |||||
| American Dreamz (2006) Politics meets showbiz and 21st century pop culture in director Paul Weitz's mordant comedy. For the first time in four years, President Staton (Dennis Quaid) picks up a newspaper and soon becomes a virtual hermit as he begins questioning his narrow worldview. Unnerved by the president's behavior -- and to get him back in the limelight -- his chief of staff (Willem Dafoe) books him as a guest judge on the hit talent show "American Dreamz." Cast: Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Chris Klein, Hugh Grant --PG-13-- For brief strong language and some sexual references | |||||
| Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) The Blood Orchid is a rare flower found only in Borneo, and legend has it that anyone who can find it and keep it is sure to stay alive much longer than is presently possible. Eager to determine what gives the plant its power, a team of scientists, led by the steely Cole Burris (Eugene Byrd), set out for the jungle. But what they don't know is that the Blood Orchid is protected by anacondas made even stronger and deadlier by the mysterious plant. Cast: Nicholas Hope, Peter Curtin, Johnny Messner, Kadee Strickland. --PG-13-- For action violence, scary images and some language. | |||||
| Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Will Ferrell is hilarious as Ron Burgundy, a big-shot news anchor in 1970s San Diego. Ron's reign over the newsroom is questioned when a hardworking feminist reporter, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), shows up and tears the station up with her new ideas. At first, Ron pretends he's hip to the changes, but when he tires of it, the true-blue chauvinist in him declares an all-out war. -- Cast: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, David Koechner, Steven Carell, Paul Rudd, Fred Willard, Chris Parnell, Vince Vaughn, Chad Everett, Tara Subkoff, Kathryn Hahn. -- UR Unrated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA. -- Not Rated. | |||||
| Anne of Green Gables (1985) Director Kevin Sullivan brings L.M. Montgomery's classic children's novel to life. Megan Follows stars as Anne Shirley, the talkative, red-headed orphan sent by mistake to live with a spinster (Colleen Dewhurst) and her brother (Richard Farnsworth) on scenic Prince Edward Island, Canada. But her warm-hearted enthusiasm and irrepressible imagination gradually win them over. Jonathan Crombie co-stars as Gilbert Blythe. First aired on Canadian TV. --PG-- | |||||
| Anne of Green Gables:
The Sequel (1987) Anne of Green Gables 2 Offering more of the misadventures of author L.M. Montgomery's beloved red-headed heroine Anne Shirley (Megan Follows), this Canadian miniseries picks up where the original left off. Now a teacher and aspiring writer, Anne copes with romance, her career and unfriendly townsfolk with her typical enthusiasm and good cheer. Jonathan Crombie, Frank Converse and Colleen Dewhurst co-star. --PG-- |
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| Annapolis (2006) After dreaming about it for years, a blue-collar kid trained in the school of hard knocks (James Franco) is accepted at the U.S. Naval Academy, only to find that life in Annapolis is a pressure cooker. To prove himself in this cutthroat world, the struggling freshman enters a fiercely competitive boxing contest -- but does he have what it takes to make it? Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster and Donnie Wahlberg co-star in this military drama. Cast:,James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Donnie Wahlberg, Vicellous Reon Shannon. --PG-13-- For some violence, sexual content and language. | |||||
| Annie (1982) Based on the Depression-era comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," this adaptation of the smash Broadway musical follows America's favorite urchin (Aileen Quinn) as she captures Daddy Warbucks' (Albert Finney) heart with her unquenchable optimism -- and dodges the treacherous orphanage matron (Carol Burnett). Directed by John Huston, Annie features the hit song "Tomorrow." Cast: Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking. --PG-- | |||||
| Annie Hall (1977) Listen closely and you can actually hear the stress hormones pumping through the bodies of the characters in Annie Hall. Woody Allen's real, funny ode to love among twitchy city dwellers scooped up Oscars for Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Actress (Diane Keaton) and Best Screenplay. And don't miss cameos of not-yet-stars Jeff Goldblum, Shelley Duvall and Sigourney Weaver. Cast: Christopher Walken, Woody Allen, Carol Kane, Colleen Dewhurst, Shelley Duvall, Diane Keaton, Janet Margolin, Jeff Goldblum. --PG-- | |||||
| Arctic Tale (2007) Following the epic struggle of a tenacious young walrus and polar bear, this saga of survival amid the rapidly changing Arctic wilderness comes from the creators of March of the Penguins and An Inconvenient Truth. Queen Latifah narrates the life journey of Seela the walrus and Nanu the polar bear, from birth through maturity and parenthood, where the cycle begins anew and they pass what they've learned to the next generation. --G-- | |||||
| Are We Alone in the Universe? (2003) Based on the book "Genesis Revisited" by Zecharia Sitchin, this video follows the search for additional intelligent life in the universe. Using ancient Sumerian and Mesopotamian texts, researchers have been able to find clues and vivid descriptions of monolithic planetary events that occurred millions of years in the past, descriptions which also hint at the existence of another planet, known as Nibiru! Did our ancestors migrate to Earth from there? Documentry --PG-13-- | |||||
| Aviator, The (2004) Martin Scorsese directs this Best Picture nominee about Howard Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio), who turned a small fortune into a massive one by producing such classics as Hell's Angels, The Front Page, Flying Leathernecks and Scarface. He simultaneously branched into and transformed industry after industry, including aviation. Winner of five Oscars, including Best Cinematography, Art Direction and Supporting Actress (Cate Blanchett). -- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin, Alan Alda, Ian Holm, Danny Huston, Gwen Stefani, Jude Law, Adam Scott. -- PG-13 For thematic elements, sexual content, nudity, language and a crash sequence. | |||||
| Awakenings (1990) Based on the true story of medical researcher Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams), who attempts to treat a group of patients who've laid comatose in a Bronx hospital for 30 years. Sayer prescribes an experimental drug, and it works. Robert De Niro co-stars as a patient unconscious since adolescence who must come to terms with life as an adult. -- Cast: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson, John Heard, Penelope Ann Miller, Max von Sydow. -- PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. | |||||
| Bachelor, The (1999) Jimmie Shannon (Chris O'Donnell) stands to inherit a fortune on condition that he's hitched by his 30th birthday -- which happens to be in 27 hours. Having tactlessly popped the question to his girlfriend (Renée Zellweger) and been flatly refused, the desperate Jimmie has to find a missus fast. But every woman rejects him until his buddy Marco (Artie Lange) places a newspaper ad … and the tactic works a little too well. Cast: Chris O'Donnell, Renee Zellweger, Edward Asner, Brooke Shields, Mariah Carey, James Cromwell, Hal Holbrook, Artie Lange. -- PG-13 For language. | |||||
| Bagger Vance, The Legend of (2000) World War I has left golfer Rannulph Junuh (Matt Damon) a poker-playing alcoholic, his perfect swing gone. Now, however, he needs to get it back to play in a tournament to save the financially ravaged golf course of a long-ago sweetheart (Charlize Theron). Help arrives in the form of mysterious caddy Bagger Vance (Will Smith). Director Robert Redford's adaptation of Steven Pressfield's novel includes Jack Lemmon's unbilled final performance. Cast: Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Bruce McGill, Joel Gretsch, Jack Lemmon, J. Michael Moncrief, Lane Smith. -- PG-13 For some sexual content. | |||||
| Bandits (2001) Bank robbers Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton battle over the affections of a woman (Cate Blanchett) they kidnap before one of their big heists. Adding insult to injury, they then force a TV show host to cover their 15 minutes of fame while they go on a bank-robbing spree -- Blanchett in tow -- and gain notoriety as "The Sleepover Bandits." -- Cast: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Troy Garity, January Jones, Rocky LaRochelle, Jaye K. Danford. -- PG-13 For some sexual content, language and violence. | |||||
| Batman (1989) In Tim Burton's hands, this comic book character taps into his brooding side, and Gotham's underbelly writhes in its vices. Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) starts to make a name for himself as a masked enemy to the criminal set just when the flamboyant Joker (Jack Nicholson) takes over as tops in the mafia. Adding the art-house hues to a big-budget formula meant major success at the box office, an Oscar for Art Direction and a line of sequels. Cast: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl. --PG-13-- | |||||
| Batman Begins (2005) After training with a ninja (Ken Watanabe) in Asia following his parents' brutal murder, Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) returns to Gotham City and finds it overrun with crime and corruption. Discovering a cave under Wayne Manor, Bruce assumes a new identity and wages a one-man war against the criminals that plague the city. Katie Holmes, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Tom Wilkinson and Morgan Freeman co-star. Christopher Nolan directs. Cast: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Ken Watanabe, Katie Holmes, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer. -- PG-13 For intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elements. | |||||
| Because I Said So (2007) In an effort to prevent family history from repeating itself, meddlesome mom Daphne Wilder (Diane Keaton) attempts to set up her youngest daughter, Milly (Mandy Moore), with Mr. Right. Meanwhile, Daphne's other daughters, Maggie (Lauren Graham) and Mae (Piper Perabo), try to keep their mother's good intentions under control. Tom Everett Scott, Colin Ferguson and Gabriel Macht also star director Michael Lehmann's engaging romantic comedy. --PG-13-- | |||||
| Be Cool (2005) John Travolta reprises the role of Chili Palmer, for which he won over both audiences and critics, in this comedy based on a novel by Elmore Leonard. Having exhausted all avenues in the movie industry and finding it wanting, Chili sets his sights on the music business. His first client is a singer who's on the lam from the Russian mob, and Chili finds himself resorting to his old tactics to fend them off. Costars Uma Thurman and Danny DeVito. Cast: John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Cedric the Entertainer, Andre 3000, Steven Tyler, Christina Milian, Harvey Keitel, Debi Mazar, Danny DeVito, Paul Adelstein. -- PG-13 For violence, sensuality, and language including sexual references. | |||||
| Beaches (1988) Cecilia (Bette Midler) and Hillary (Barbara Hershey) have a lifelong friendship that time and physical distance can't touch. Although Hillary is an unprepossessing W.A.S.P and Cecilia's an aspiring Jewish nightclub singer, what began as an improbable friendship on the Atlantic City boardwalk becomes an unbreakable bond that's tested repeatedly -- especially when the chips are down and Hershey faces the ultimate battle. Cast: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan, James Read, Mayim Bialik, Marcie Leeds. -- PG-13 -- | |||||
| Beautiful Mind, A (2001) John Forbes Nash Jr. (Russell Crowe) was a brilliant economist -- when his mind was clear. But life changed forever with the revelation that he was a schizophrenic. Nash's brilliance persisted amidst the anguish his mental illness caused for him and his wife (Jennifer Connolly), and 40 years after his diagnosis, he won the Nobel Prize for economics. Connolly's acting and Ron Howard's direction won Oscars, and the film was named Best Picture. Cast: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Clint Howard, Josh Lucas, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Rapp. -- PG-13 For Intense thematic material, sexual content and a scene of violence. | |||||
| Bedazzled (2000) Nerdy computer programmer Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser) learns the devil is in the details when he makes a pact with Beelzebub (a sexy Elizabeth Hurley), who grants Elliot seven wishes in exchange for his soul. Trouble is, old scratch throws a curve ball into all of Elliot's "happily ever afters." A funny remake of the 1967 original starring Dudley Moore. Cast: Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Frances O'Connor, Orlando Jones, Gabriel Casseus, Julian Firth. -- PG-13 For sex-related humor, language and some drug content. | |||||
| Bee Movie (2007) Comedian Jerry Seinfeld stars in this animated comedy as recent college grad Barry B. Benson, a worker bee stuck in a dead-end job making honey who files a lawsuit against humans when he learns they've been stealing the bees' nectar for centuries. Renée Zellweger, John Goodman, Matthew Broderick and Chris Rock are among the all-star cast members who contribute their vocal talents. --PG-- For mild suggestive humor. | |||||
| Bee Season (2005) Competing for the approval of her parents -- a professor of Jewish mysticism (Richard Gere) and a dedicated scientist (Juliette Binoche) -- 11-year-old Eliza Naumann (Flora Cross) is used to appearing ordinary. But winning the school spelling bee could be her chance to make an impression -- and convince her father that she's destined for greatness. Kate Bosworth co-stars in this coming-of-age drama based on the novel by Myla Goldberg. --PG-13-- | |||||
| Beetlejuice (1988) Thanks to an untimely demise, a young couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) ends up as poltergeists in their New England farmhouse, where they fail to meet the challenge of scaring away the insufferable new owners. In desperation, the undead newlyweds turn to an expert frightmeister named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) -- who has a diabolical agenda behind his scheme to help them. The movie snagged an Oscar for Best Makeup. -- Cast: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones, Annie McEnroe, Hugo Stanger, Rachel Mittelman, Glenn Shadix, Sylvia Sidney, Robert Goulet, Dick Cavett -- PG Parental guidance suggested. | |||||
| Behind Enemy Lines (2001) While flying a routine reconnaissance mission over Bosnia, fighter pilot Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) photographs something he wasn't supposed to see and gets shot down. Trapped behind enemy lines, Burnett must outrun a ruthless secret police officer, a deadly tracker and countless hostile troops. With time running out, his commanding officer (Gene Hackman) decides to risk his career and launch a renegade rescue mission to save Burnett's life. Cast: Owen Wilson, Gene Hackman, Joaquim de Almeida, David Keith, Olek Krupa, Eyal Podell, Elizabeth P. Perry, Gabriel Macht, Vladimir Mashkov, Charles Malik Whitfield. -- PG-13 For war violence and some language. | |||||
| Beyond the Sea (2004) Kevin Spacey directs and stars in this film biography of singer Bobby Darin, a hipster in the Frank Sinatra mold and singer of pop hits such as "Splish Splash" and the titular tune. Darin eventually moved on to performing jazz standards that culminated in his signature gigantic hit, "Mack the Knife." Kate Bosworth plays Darin's wife, the movie star Sandra Dee. John Goodman, Bob Hoskins and Brenda Blethyn co-star. Cast: Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, John Goodman, Bob Hoskins, Brenda Blethyn, Greta Scacchi, Caroline Aaron, Peter Cincotti, Michael Byrne, Matt Rippy. -- PG-13 For some strong language and a scene of sensuality. | |||||
| Bible Collection, The: Jacob (1994) In this inspiring tale from
the biblical book of Genesis, young shepherd Jacob (Matthew Modine) falls in
love with and wants to marry pretty Rachel (Lara Flynn Boyle), the daughter
of his Uncle Laban (Giancarlo Giannini). Lacking a dowry, Jacob toils seven
years as his uncle's indentured servant to win Rachel's hand -- only to have
the calculating Laban dupe him into another seven years of labor. Irene Papas
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| Big Bounce, The (2004) Slacker Jack Ryan (Owen Wilson) never expected the job he took caring for a retired judge (Morgan Freeman) to get complicated. But that it does when he becomes involved with a woman (Sara Foster) who's also sleeping with a corrupt land developer (Gary Sinise). The magnate has plans to build a new property in Hawaii without following all the rules and happens to be an enemy of the judge. Before long, Jack's loyalties are tested to the hilt. -- Cast: Owen Wilson, Morgan Freeman, Sara Foster, Gary Sinise, Bebe Neuwirth, Harry Dean Stanton, Vinnie Jones, Charlie Sheen. -- PG-13 For sexual content and nudity, violence and language. | |||||
| Big Fat Liar (2002) Junior high school students Jason (Frankie Muniz) and Kaylee (Amanda Bynes) are a couple of precocious kids who want to see (screen) credit where credit is due. After a greedy Hollywood producer turns Jason's essay into a hit film -- and leaves Jason's name on the proverbial cutting room floor -- the youngsters travel to Hollywood to twist a few arms for some payback. Tinseltown moral: Don't double-cross teens with driving permits! Cast: Frankie Muniz, Amanda Bynes, Paul Giamatti, Lawrence Watson, Lindsay Tryctha, Amanda Detmer, Donald Adeosun Faison, Josh Rusin, Lee Majorsy. -- PG For some language. | |||||
| Big Fish (2003) William Bloom (Billy Crudup) tries to learn more about his dying father, Edward (Albert Finney), by piecing together the facts out of the various fantastic tales and legends of epic proportions he's been told over the years. Edward was a traveling salesman, and his journeys throughout the South are the seed of the tales. Directed by Tim Burton, the movie co-stars Ewan McGregor (as the young Edward), Helena Bonham-Carter and Steve Buscemi. Cast: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Alison Lohman, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi, Danny DeVito, Robert Guillaume. -- PG-13 For a fight scene, some images of nudity and a suggestive reference | |||||
| Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) In director Peter Hewitt's comedic sequel, Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves), with guidance from Rufus (George Carlin), must win the Battle of the Bands to save the future -- and heavy metal. This time, the slackers' enemy is the dastardly De Nomolos (Joss Ackland), a tyrant from the distant future. Killed by their evil cyborg doubles, Bill and Ted must journey to hell and back in order to win the contest and, of course, the babes. Cast: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, Joss Ackland, William Sadler. --PG-- | |||||
| Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) Whoa, dudes! San Dimas, Calif., high school underachievers Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) face flunking out if they don't ace a year-end history presentation. Using a time machine, they transport themselves back a few millennia and enlist the help of Genghis Khan, Abraham Lincoln, Billy the Kid and Socrates (among others). They even manage to bag a couple of medieval babes. Talk about a funky show-and-tell! Cast: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, Bernie Casey, Terry Camilleri, Clifford David. --PG-- | |||||
| Birds, The (1963) Chic socialite Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) enjoys a passing flirtation with eligible attorney Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) in a San Francisco pet shop and on an impulse follows him to his hometown of Bodega Bay bearing a gift of lovebirds. But shortly after Melanie hits town, the bird population starts to run amok -- inexplicably attacking people -- and before you can say feathered fiends, the townsfolk face a massive avian onslaught. Cast: Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy. --PG-13-- | |||||
| Blades of Glory (2007) When a scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class skaters (Will Ferrell and Jon Heder) skirt their way back onto the ice via a loophole that allows them to compete together as a pairs team. Will Arnett ("Arrested Development") and Amy Poehler ("Saturday Night Live") co-star as their competitive on-ice rivals who vow to use their triple axel to the fullest advantage. Jenna Fischer, William Fichtner, Craig T. Nelson, Romany Malco, Nick Swardson and Andy Richter co-star. PG-13 For crude and sexual humor, language, a comic violent image, and some drug references. | |||||
| Bucket List, The (2007) When corporate mogul Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) wind up in the same hospital room, the two terminally ill men bust out of the cancer ward with a plan to experience life to the fullest before they kick the bucket. In a race against the reaper, the new friends hit the tables in Monte Carlo, down obscene amounts of caviar and tear up the road in supercharged cars. Rob Reiner directs this comic caper. --PG-13-- For language, including a sexual reference. | |||||
| Bourne Identity, The (2002) A man (Matt Damon) washes up on an island in the Mediterranean Sea, suffering from gunshot wounds and amnesia. He soon realizes he's being hunted down by assassins and that he's very good at killing them before they get him … but the question of his identity perplexes him as he fights to stay alive. Franka Potente co-stars in this action thriller based on Robert Ludlum's novel. Cast: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Clive Owen, Chris Cooper, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Gabriel Mann, Orso Maria Guerrini. -- PG-13 For violence and some language. | |||||
| Bourne Supremacy, The (2004) When a CIA sting in Berlin turns murderously wrong, everyone suspects it's the handiwork of Jason Bourne (Matt Damon). As the CIA hunts for their lost ex-killer Bourne, Bourne himself is pursued by a ruthless cartel bent on framing him up -- and leaving him dead. Franka Potente returns as Marie Helena Kreutz alongside Joan Allen as Agent Helen Landy. Cast: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles, Tomas Arana. -- PG-13 For violence and intense action, and for brief language. | |||||
| Breach (2007) Soon after landing a plum job working for FBI operative Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper), Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe) realizes he's been brought in to spy on his boss, who's suspected of selling secrets to the Soviets. But can O'Neill handle such an important assignment with so little field experience, or will Hanssen get to him first? Laura Linney and Dennis Haysbert also star in director Billy Ray's high-stakes thriller based on a true story. --PG-13-- For violence, sexual content, and language. | |||||
| Break-Up (2006) Once blissfully in love, Gary (Vince Vaughn) and Brooke (Jennifer Aniston) find themselves up in arms over custody of their upscale Chicago condo when petty spats about lemons and dirty dishes end their romance. An escalating battle of the exes ensues as Gary and Brooke continue to live under the same roof … while cooking up schemes to drive each other off the premises. Judy Davis delivers a wickedly funny performance as Brooke's diva boss. Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Vincent D'Onofrio --Pg-13-- For sexual content, some nudity and language. | |||||
| Bridge of San Luis Rey, The (2005) Mary McGuckian directs this complex drama based on a novel by Thornton Wilder. When an elaborate rope bridge collapses on July 20, 1714, five strangers share a horrible fate. But is it possible their deaths could have been connected? As a Peruvian priest tries to divine a definite answer, we learn the victims' personal stories through flashback. Robert De Niro, Gabriel Byrne, Harvey Keitel, Kathy Bates and F. Murray Abraham star. Cast: F. Murray Abraham, Kathy Bates, Gabriel Byrne, Geraldine Chaplin. --PG-- For thematic elements, some disturbing images and some sensuality. | |||||
| Bridge to Terabithia (2007) New classmate Leslie Burke (AnnaSophia Robb) unlocks a world of fantasy and imagination for fifth-grader Jesse Aaron (Josh Hutcherson) in this magical adventure based on Katherine Paterson's best-selling book. Rivals at first, the two outcasts eventually become friends and create the make-believe kingdom of Terabithia, where they reign supreme and plot vengeance against the school bullies. Zooey Deschanel and Robert Patrick also star. --PG-- | |||||
| Bring It On (2000) Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst) is an ideal high school girl: She's captain of her school's decorated cheerleading squad and has a perfect college boyfriend. But pressure mounts as Torrance attempts to lead her crew to its sixth consecutive national title. She's determined to let nothing -- not family, schoolwork, boyfriend or a talented inner-city squad with a score to settle -- get in the way of winning. Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Bradford, Nathan West, Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union. -- PG-13 For sex-related material and language. | |||||
| Brothers Grimm, The (2005) Terry Gilliam's adventure tale centers on brothers Jake (Heath Ledger) and Will Grimm (Matt Damon), who travel from village to village posing as exterminators of mystical, magical and enchanted creatures. But their reputations are on the line when French ruler Napoleon orders the brothers to investigate the mysterious disappearances of young girls. The brothers head into a haunted forest where true evil awaits. … Jonathan Pryce co-stars. Cast: Petr Ratimec, Barbara Lukesova, Anna Rust, Jeremy Robson, Matt Damon, Heath Ledger. - PG13 - For violence, frightening sequences and brief suggestive material. | |||||
| Bruce Almighty (2003) Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey) toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, N.Y. Despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston), Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God -- and the Almighty (Morgan Freeman) responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers. Question is, can Bruce improve on perfection? Cast: Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Baker Hallt. --PG-13-- For language, sexual content and some crude humor. | |||||
| Calendar Girls (2003) The members of the Rylstone Women's Institute of North Yorkshire are resilient, resourceful and refined. They're also about to shock the residents of this little English town. When one of their own discovers her husband has cancer and needs treatment, the group decides to put out their yearly calendar to raise money for the local cancer center. But instead of the usual Yorkshire dales, they'll be gracing the pages in the nude. Cast: Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, Penelope Wilton, Linda Bassett. --PG-13-- For nudity, some language and drug-related material. | |||||
| Cape of Good Hope (2005) Mark Bamford's thought-provoking comedy explores the ever-present friction between class, race and faith in modern-day South Africa, tracing the intersection of multiple lives. Although her tiny animal shelter is open to all creatures great and small, Kate (Debbie Brown) still can't seem to open her heart to romance. Meanwhile, her employees and clientele (including Eriq Ebouaney, Nthati Moshesh and Morne Visser) are in need of rescue themselves. Cast: Debbie Brown, Eriq Ebouaney, Nthati Moshesh, Morne Visser. --PG-13-- For mature situations including some violence, sexual content and brief strong language. | |||||
| Carolina (2004) In this romantic comedy featuring Shirley MacLaine as a wacky grandma, Southern girl Carolina (Julia Stiles) envisions an entirely different existence for herself, far from the maddening mix that is her family. So, she leaves home for California, where she hopes she'll find some tranquility. But her efforts are soon wasted when she finds herself torn between two men. Who will win her heart? Cast: Julia Stiles, Alessandro Nivola, Shirley MacLaine, Mika Boorem --PG-13-- For sexual content. | |||||
| Cars
(2006) Prepare to peel out with this
revved-up animated
adventure featuring classic automobiles, plenty of fender benders, guffaws
galore and a Route 66 road trip with a crew that doesn't make pit stops. Who
could ask for anything more? The star-studded voice cast includes Paul
Newman, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Katherine Helmond, Cheech Marin, John
Ratzenberger, racing legend Richard Petty and sportscaster Bob Costas. Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin,
John Ratzenberger, Katherine Helmond, Larry the Cable Guy, Bob Costas, Ray Magliozzi, Richard Petty --G-- |
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| Casablanca (1942) Of all the "gin joints" in Morocco, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), with husband Victor (Paul Henreid) in tow, had to walk into the one owned by Rick (Humphrey Bogart), a former beau she abandoned in Paris. War looms over them all, and in a much-discussed ending, Rick and Ilsa make heroic but heartbreaking choices. As time goes by, director Michael Curtiz's 1942 classic war noir only gets better. Peter Lorre and Claude Rains also star. Cast: Humphrey Bogart,Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre --PG-- | |||||
| Casino Royale (2006) Martin Campbell (GoldenEye) directs this film adaptation (the 21st of the Bond franchise) of Ian Fleming's first novel. Daniel Craig debuts as the new Bond who takes on a corrupt financier (Mads Mikkelsen) in a showdown of Texas Hold 'Em. You'll learn Bond's back story as the action-packed film takes you to the Bahamas, Madagascar and other exotic locales. Eva Green stars as Vesper Lynd, and the sublime Judi Dench reprises her role as M. Co-Staring - Jeffrey Wright, Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Giannini -- PG-13-- | |||||
| Cast Away (2000) Move over, Gilligan: You have company! After Federal Express systems engineer Chuck Noland's (Tom Hanks) plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean, he finds himself fighting to survive on a deserted island with nothing but a painted volleyball for company. An acting tour de force for Hanks (who received an Oscar nod), Cast Away is a fascinating abstract about the human spirit's indomitability. Cast: Tom Hanks, Socar Ball, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy, Chris Noth, Lari White, Geoffrey Blake, Jenifer Lewis, Nan Martin, Wendy Worthington, Valerie Wildman, Steve Monroe, Elden Henson, Jay Acovone, Christopher Kriesa, Michael Forest, Ashley Edner. -- PG-13 For some intense images and action sequences. | |||||
| Catch a Fire (2006) Apolitical until the apartheid-era South African government brutalizes him and his wife, Secunda Oil Refinery worker Patrick Chamusso (Derek Luke) turns terrorist in this fact-based thriller helmed by Phillip Noyce. Changed by his experience, Chamusso casts his lot with the outlawed African National Congress and volunteers to be a one-man wrecking crew against his ex-employer. Tim Robbins plays the white cop tasked with capturing Chamusso. Cast: Derek Luke, Tim Robbins, Robert Hobbs, Bonnie Mbuli --PG-13-- For thematic material involving torture and abuse, violence and brief language | |||||
| Catch Me If You Can (2002) Frank W. Abagnale Jr. was a true Renaissance man -- working as a doctor, a lawyer and a pilot for a major American airline all before he turned 18. In Catch Me if You Can, Leonardo DiCaprio plays the cunning Abagnale, a con artist so skilled at forgery that he managed to steal millions of dollars. Tom Hanks is Carl Hanratty, an FBI agent hot on Abagnale's trail in this fact-based crime film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Nathalie Baye, Martin Sheen, Amy Adams, Frank John Hughes, Jamie Anderson, Brian Howe, Jennifer Garner, James Brolin, Steve Eastin, Chris Ellis, John Finn, Ellen Pompeo. -- PG-13 For some sexual content and brief language. | |||||
| Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) Members of an avaricious Southern clan scramble to curry favor with their dying, wealthy patriarch (Burl Ives) in this adaptation of playwright Tennessee Williams' sizzling drama. Paul Newman stars as alcoholic ex-football star Brick Pollitt, whose self-pity and drunken malice jeopardize not only his inheritance, but also his marriage to the seductive Maggie (Elizabeth Taylor). Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Cast: Jack Carson, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Madeleine Sherwood, Burl Ives, Paul Newman. --PG-13-- | |||||
| Catwoman (2004) Discover how an unassuming woman named Patience Prince becomes the fiendish feline Catwoman (Halle Berry) in this purr-fect adventure movie. As Catwoman, Patience discovers she has the senses, speed, reflexes and perhaps even the nine lives of a cat, opening her to a thrilling and dangerous world where she vacillates between good and evil. Co-stars Sharon Stone, Benjamin Bratt and Frances Conroy. Cast: Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, Benjamin Bratt, Lambert Wilson, Frances McDormand, Alex Borstein, Peter Wingfield, John Cassini, Frances Conroy, Peter Williams, Aaron Douglas, Michael Daingerfield, Byron Mann, Michael Massee, Samantha Simmonds, Missy Peregrym. -- PG-13 -- For action violence and some sensuality. | |||||
| Cave, The (2005) A routine deep-sea dive turns deadly for a group of seasoned cave explorers when the cavern they're surveying collapses, stranding them. But being trapped inside a cave at the bottom of the ocean becomes the least of their worries when they discover that evil creatures occupy the cave. When help finally arrives, the rescuers realize something's gone terribly wrong. Cole Hauser, Morris Chestnut, Eddie Cibrian and Daniel Dae Kim star. Cast: Cole Hauser, Morris Chestnut, Eddie Cibrian, Rick Ravanello --PG-13-- For intense creature violence | |||||
| Cellular (2004) A young man named Ryan (Chris Evans) is driving in his car when his cell phone rings. On the other end of the line is a woman (Kim Basinger) desperate to get someone to help her, her husband and her son. Apparently, all three have been abducted by a madman (Jason Statham), and if Ryan doesn't help quickly, they'll all get killed. But Ryan's cell phone battery is low, and he doesn't know where the helpless family is. What's he supposed to do? Cast: Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, Jason Statham, Jessica Biel, William H. Macy, Noah Emmerich. -- PG-13 For violence, terror situations, language and some sexual references. | |||||
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Lucky Charlie Bucket's one of five golden-ticket holders treated to a tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory in Tim Burton's reimagining. Along with the other four (rather naughty) contest winners, good-hearted Charlie (Freddie Highmore) visits the factory and encounters Oompa Loompas, eats wonderful candy creations and meets the fascinating Wonka (Johnny Depp) himself. From the time he enters the factory, Charlie's life changes forever. Cast: Freddie Highmore, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Christopher Lee, Missi Pyle, Annasophia Robb, James Fox, Julia Winter, David Kelly, Deep Roy, Noah Taylor. -- PG For quirky situations, action and mild language. | |||||
| Chasing Liberty (2004) Fed up with being shadowed every moment of every day, Anna Foster (Mandy Moore), the 18-year-old daughter of the President of the United States (Mark Harmon) gives her Secret Service handlers (Jeremy Piven and Annabella Sciorra) the slip. Her plan is to embark on a wild and woolly road trip through Europe with her boyfriend, Ben (Matthew Goode). Cast: Mandy Moore, Matthew Goode, Jeremy Piven, Annabella Sciorra, Mark Harmon, Caroline Goodall. -- PG-13 For sexual content and brief nudity. | |||||
| Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) In this remake of the 1950 film, the Baker brood moves to Chicago after patriarch Tom (Steve Martin) gets a job coaching football at Northwestern University. His writer wife, Mary (Bonnie Hunt), and the couple's twelve children seem to adjust well, until work demands cause the parents to be home more sparingly, leaving the kids frustrated, bored and increasingly mischievous. Also stars Hilary Duff and Tom Welling (of television's "Smallville"). Cast: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Tom Welling, Piper Perabo, Hilary Duff, Ashton Kutcher, Alan Ruck, Alyson Stoner, Kevin Schmidt, Morgan York, Jacob Smith, Forrest Landis, Liliana Mumy, Blake Woodruff. PG For language and some thematic elements . | |||||
| Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) An eccentric inventor, his two children and his lady friend go on a picnic, where they are soon whisked into a magical world of pirates, castles and a flying car. Includes optional sing-along feature. Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Frobe, Anna Quayle, Benny Hill. --G-- | |||||
| Christmas Vacation, National Lampoon's (1989) Deck the halls with boughs of laughter -- the Griswolds are back! Clark (Chevy Chase), Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) and the kids (Juliette Lewis and Johnny Galecki) gear up for the holidays in this installment of the "Vacation" series. As per usual, all the good intentions in the world can't save the family from disaster...or Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid, who practically steals the show). This special edition disc includes brand new special features. Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, John Randolph, Diane Ladd, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, Miriam Flynn, Cody Burger, Ellen Hamilton Latzen. -- PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. | |||||
| Christmas with the Kranks (2004) A break from the frenetic activity that surrounds Christmas is what Luther and Nora Krank (Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis) have in mind when they decide that, for once, they'll skip the holiday. They'll nix the tree, all the ornaments and their rooftop Frosty, and forgo the chore of hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash. That's the plan, anyway. Question is, can they deal with the fallout from crestfallen neighbors and even their own family? Cast: Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Julie Gonzalo, Dan Aykroyd, Raymond Braun, Billy Asher, Andrew Daly, David Hornsby, Elizabeth Franz . -- PG | |||||
| Chronicles of Narnia, The: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (2005) Based on C.S. Lewis's classic novel, this enchanting tale follows four London children who are sent away to a country home for safety during World War II. There, they discover a magical wardrobe that leads them to the mystical land of Narnia, ruled by an evil witch. The children join the lion Aslan to free Narnia from darkness. Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes, Anna Popplewell, Rupert Everett and Jim Broadbent star. Cast: Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes, Anna Popplewell. --PG-- For battle sequences and frightening moments. | |||||
| Chronicles of Narnia, The: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1988) C.S. Lewis' magical series comes to life when Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund find themselves in the enchanted world of Narnia after wandering into an old wardrobe. In Narnia, the children discover an evil witch who has placed permanent winter over all the land. According to legend, the brave children are to be led by Aslan, the great lion, to destroy the witch and transform Narnia back into a paradise. But the evil witch has plans of her own. ..Cast: Sophie Wilcox, Jonathan R. Scott, Richard Dempsey, Sophie Cook, Barbara Kellerman, Michael Aldridge, Ailsa Berk, William Todd Jones, Jeffrey S. Perry, Ronald Pickup, Kerry Shale. -- NR Not rated. | |||||
| Chronicles of Riddick, The (2004) Where the smash hit sci-fi film Pitch Black leaves off, these Chronicles begin. It's been five years since escaped convict Riddick (Vin Diesel) exited that planet filled with terrifying flying beasties. And now, the man who can see in the dark finds himself caught in the middle of a galactic war waged by Lord Marshal (Colm Feore), the leader of a sect called the Necromongers. Dame Judi Dench and Thandie Newton co-star. Cast: Vin Diesel, Judi Dench, Colm Feore. --PG-13-- | |||||
| Cider House Rules, The (1999) Director Lasse Hallström's nostalgic look at the past takes on racism, romance and the difficulty of saying goodbye to those you love. A young man (Tobey Maguire) leaves the orphanage where he was raised to see the world, learning in the process that the real world is wherever you are. John Irving's carefully hewn script and supporting actor Michael Caine won Oscars. Cast: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd. -- PG-13 For mature thematic elements, sexuality, nudity, substance abuse and some violence. | |||||
| Cinderella Man (2005) Russell Crowe stars as pugilist Jim Braddock in this riveting biopic created by the Academy Award-winning team of producer Brian Grazer, director Ron Howard and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman. Braddock, who garnered boxing glory when he defeated champion Max Baer in a winner-takes-all bout, arrived on the scene during the Great Depression (a time when Americans were woefully in need of a hero) and rose to the occasion with a vengeance. Cast: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Connor Price, Paul Giamatti, Bruce McGill. --PG-13-- For intense boxing violence and some language. | |||||
| Cinderella Story, A (2004) Average teen Sam Martin (Hilary Duff) lives with her stepmother (Jennifer Coolidge) and stepsisters after her father dies. Her meager social status is overshadowed by that of popular Shelby (Julie Gonzalo), a rather ditzy but very pretty girl. Things change when an intriguing hottie (Chad Michael Murray) finds Sam's cell phone, starting a text and email relationship. When the time comes for them to meet, can Sam win him over face to face? Cast: Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Brenda Song, Brad Bufanda, Dan Byrd, Madeline Zima, Julie Gonzalo. -- PG For mild language and innuendo. | |||||
| City of Angels (1998) Who can resist Meg Ryan's charms? Neither man nor angel, including virile heavenly host Nicolas Cage. Ryan plays a heart surgeon who loses a patient as ethereal guardian Seth (Cage) looks on. He's so smitten with Ryan that he decides to turn in his wings for life as a lowly mortal. Based on Wim Wenders' 1988 masterpiece Wings of Desire. Cast: Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Andre Braugher, Dennis Franz. -- PG-13 | |||||
| City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994) It's Mitch Robbins's (Billy Crystal) 40th birthday, and things go from bad to worse when he returns home from the radio station to find his slacker brother Glen (John Lovitz) stretched out on the sofa. But Mitch gets a real birthday present when he discovers the treasure map of Curly (Jack Palance). Together with Mitch's best friend, Phil (Daniel Stern), Mitch and Glen take off to find Curly's hidden cache of gold in the Arizona desert. Cast: Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Jon Lovitz, Jack Palance. --PG13-- For a comic sex scene and off color humor. | |||||
| Clear and Present Danger (1994) Superspook Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford) gets political when an unconstitutional "war on drugs" -- fought with U.S. soldiers -- goes awry. Ryan uncovers the secret plan just as the troops are abandoned, and he realizes he's being set up to take the fall. Can Ryan save the soldiers, save himself and save the day? Cast: Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Anne Archer, Joaquim de Almeida, James Earl Jones. --PG-13-- For some intense action/violence and language | |||||
| Click (2006) Workaholic architect Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) stumbles on a universal remote control that allows him to pause events in his life or fast-forward through them. But things get really bizarre when the gadget develops a mind of its own and takes control of Michael's viewing choices, causing him to see how much of his family life he's sacrificed for his career. Christopher Walken and Kate Beckinsale co-star in this high-concept comedy. Cast: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, Allen Covert, Sean Astin, Henry Winkler. --PG-13-- For language, crude and sex-related humor, and some drug references. | |||||
| Close Encounters: Proof of Alien Contact (2000) This new Documentary on the current state of UFO investigation features 250 amateur video clips, the latest revelations about the Roswell Incident and footage of an "alien implant removal" as well as other recent physical evidence. As a bonus, the disc includes interviews with astronaut Gordon Cooper and sci-fi cinema celebrities Will Smith, Sigourney Weaver, Steven Spielberg and David Duchovny. Cast: Steven Spielberg, Will Smith, Sigourney Weaver, Robert Wise, David Duchovny. --PG-13-- | |||||
| Coach Carter (2005) Samuel L. Jackson plays the titular, controversial coach, a hardliner who firmly believes that scholarship and a sense of ethics go hand in hand with excellence on the basketball court. A man of his convictions, Coach Carter benches his undefeated team of high schoolers when they turn in poor academic grades (much to the chagrin of the players' parents and many of his fellow teachers). Co-stars Ashanti. Thomas Carter directs. Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard, Rick Gonzalez, Nana Gbewonyo, Adrienne Bailon, Dana Davis, Antwon Tanner, Channing Tatum, Ashanti, Texas Battle, Denise Dowse. -- PG-13 For violence, sexual content, language, teen partying and some drug material. | |||||
| Contact (1997) Jodie Foster stars in this adaptation of Carl Sagan's thoughtful novel about the attempt to reconcile science and religion. After idealistic Dr. Ellie Arroway (Foster) discovers a signal being broadcast from outer space, the race is on to interpret humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. Matthew McConaughey co-stars as Father Palmer Joss, Ellie's friend/lover; Robert Zemeckis directs. Cast: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Skerritt, James Woods. --PG-- For some intense action, mild language and a scene of sensuality. | |||||
| Corpse Bride (2005) Set in 19th-century Europe, Tim Burton's animated tale centers on Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp), a young man who, just as he's about to wed Victoria (Emily Watson), is sucked into the underworld by the Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham-Carter), who desires Victor for herself. Victor is fascinated by the Land of the Dead, but nothing can stop him from trying to return to his true love. Albert Finney and Christopher Lee also lend their voices. Cast: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter. --PG-- For some scary images and action, and brief mild language | |||||
| Count of Monte Cristo, The (2002) A beautifully photographed rekindling of the classic Alexandre Dumas story. Edmond Dantès's (Jim Caviezel) life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes (Dagmara Dominczyk) are shattered when his best friend, Fernand (Guy Pearce), deceives him. After spending 13 miserable years in prison, Dantès escapes with the help of a fellow inmate (Richard Harris), cleverly insinuates himself into the French nobility and plots his revenge. Cast: Guy Pearce, Jim Caviezel, Henry Cavill, Dagmara Dominczyk, James Frain, Richard Harris, Michael Wincott. -- PG-13 For adventure violence/swordplay and some sensuality. | |||||
| Cowboy Way, The (1994) In director Gregg Champion's fish-out-of-water action comedy, two modern-day cowboys ride off into an urban no-man's-land to save their friend Nacho (Joaquin Martinez) and his daughter Theresa (Cara Buono) from an uncertain fate. Together, Sonny (Keifer Sutherland) and Pepper (Woody Harrelson) must brave deadly thugs, crowded subways, parties of yuppies, lusty ladies, pricey hotels -- and each other -- if they're ever going to make it out alive. Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Dylan McDermott, Ernie Hudson. -- PG-13 -- | |||||
| Crossworlds (1996) Unbeknownst to average college boy Joe E. Talbott (Josh Charles), he holds the secret to dimensional travel in the form of a crystal pendant left by his father. But when beautiful resistance fighter Laura (Andrea Roth) turns up in Joe's dorm one night, he's drawn into a battle to rescue Earth from intergalactic raiders. Rutger Hauer costars as the soldier of fortune who teams with Joe and Laura to waylay invading warlord Ferris (Stuart Wilson). Cast: Rutger Hauer, Josh Charles, Stuart Wilson, Andrea Roth. --PG-13-- For action violence and brief strong language. | |||||
| Cry-Baby (1990) Helmed by John Waters -- the king of kitsch -- this campy comedy set in 1950s Baltimore stars Johnny Depp as Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker, a leather-clad street tough who leads a gang dubbed the Drapes. When Wade falls for goody-two-shoes Allison Vernon-Williams (Amy Locane) and steals her from her mossback beau (Stephen Mailer), the romance sparks a battle between rival factions. Troy Donahue, Joey Heatherton and Patty Hearst appear in cameo roles. Cast: Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Susan Tyrrell, Polly Bergen, Iggy Pop, Ricki Lake. --PG-13-- | |||||
| Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Ang Lee's articulate direction, coupled with Yuen Woo-Ping's (The Matrix) balletic martial arts choreography, makes for a devastating one-two punch. Potent performances from Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh and newcomer Ziyi Zhang also give heft to this story about a young woman in ancient China who longs for an adventurous life rather than a dull arranged marriage. The treetop fight scene is not to be missed. Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang, Chen Chang. --PG-13-- For martial arts violence and some sexuality. | |||||
| Cursed (2004) In Los Angeles, an estranged brother and sister (Christina Ricci and Kevin Foley) must deal with the recent loss of their parents. But heaping more misery into their lives is a life-altering attack, one dark night, by a vicious werewolf. Directors (and horror maestros) Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson incorporate their hip, edgy style and put their unique signature on this classic tale of lupines running amok. A real howl! Cast: Christina Ricci, Joshua Jackson, Judy Greer, Skeet Ulrich, Shannon Elizabeth, Lance Bass, Mandy Moore, James Callahan, Eric Ladin, Portia De Rossi, Mya, Daniel Edward Mora, Kristina Anapau, Jesse Eisenberg, Milo Ventimiglia. -- Not Rated. | |||||
| D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996) The elite private school Eden Hall Academy awards full scholarships to the misfit heroes of the Mighty Ducks hockey team. However, this time around, their hallowed coach, Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), is replaced by a new coach, Ted Orion (Jeffrey Nordling), and the Ducks must face tough challenges as freshmen in their new rich-kid surroundings. This was the final film of the Mighty Duck series, though an animated TV series followed. Cast: Emilio Estevez, Jeffrey Nordling, David Selby, Heidi Kling. --PG -- For some hockey rough-housing and mild language. | |||||
| Danny Deckchair (2003) Loopy Australian truck driver Danny (Rhys Ifans) hatches a novel way to escape his drab life after a fight with his girlfriend: He ties large helium-filled balloons to his deckchair and floats away into the sky. But a violent thunderstorm sends him hurtling out over the Outback, where he lands (as in the Wizard of Oz) in a small town where no one knows him. Meanwhile, the news media is in a frenzy about Danny's fantastic disappearance. Cast: Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, Justine Clarke, Rhys Muldoon, Frank Magree --PG-13-- For sex-related situations. | |||||
| Da Vinci Code, The (2006) Based on Dan Brown's best-seller of the same name, Ron Howard's gripping film stars Tom Hanks as Harvard professor Robert Langdon and Audrey Tatou as cryptographer Sophie Neve, who must untangle a web of deceit when the curator of the Louvre, a member of a secret society and a relative of Neve's, is found murdered in the famed museum's hallowed halls. To crack the case and arrive at the truth, they must look to the works of Leonardo da Vinci. --PG-13-- For disturbing images, violence, some nudity, thematic material, brief drug references and sexual content. Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jean Reno and Paul Bettany co-star. | |||||
| Day After Tomorrow, The (2004) After years of unabated global warming, the greenhouse effect is wreaking havoc all over the globe in the form of catastrophic hurricanes, tornadoes, tidal waves, floods and, most ominously, the beginning of the next Ice Age. Paleoclimatologist Adrian Hall (Dennis Quaid) tries to save the world while also shepherding to safety his son Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who was in New York when the city was overwhelmed by the beginnings of the new big freeze. -- Cast: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Sela Ward, Arjay Smith, Tamlyn Tomita. -- PG-13 For intense situations of peril. | |||||
| Death Becomes Her (1992) Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep run wild in this hilarious comedy that mixes rapier wit with cutting-edge special effects. Insufferably vain, Hawn and Streep discover the secret of eternal youth -- and find that it has more than a few unadvertised drawbacks. With Bruce Willis as a nerdy plastic surgeon, the two Hollywood divas live it up and die ugly. Cast: Goldie Hawn, Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Isabella Rossellini. --PG-13-- | |||||
| Defending Your Life (1991) After Daniel Miller (Albert Brooks) crashes his BMW convertible into a bus, he's transported to "Judgment City," where he meets the love of his life, Julia (Meryl Streep). Unfortunately, Daniel needs to defend his life on Earth before he can ascend to heaven with Julia. He frantically attempts to explain the positive things he's accomplished, but soon realizes that Julia may be too good for him. James Eckhouse, Gary Beach, Julie Cobb, Peter Schuck, Time Winters, Rip Torn. ---PG-- | |||||
| Deja Vu (2006) Déjà vu -- that powerful but fleeting sense that you've been here, or met someone, before. ATF agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) finds himself dogged by that feeling as he investigates a bombing on a New Orleans ferry. Should he shrug off the unsettling sensation, or can it help him unravel the clues he needs to save hundreds of innocent people from disaster? Directed by Tony Scott, this thriller also stars James Caviezel and Val Kilmer. --PG-13-- | |||||
| De-Lovely (2004) Kevin Kline plays talented and celebrated composer Cole Porter, who penned many hits, including "Anything Goes," "Night and Day" and the delightful "It's De-Lovely," which inspired the movie's title. As seen through the eyes of Porter himself, his life is told like one of his musicals, replete with drama, suspense and joy, at the center of which is his mercurial relationship with his wife, Linda (Ashley Judd). Cast: Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd, Jonathan Pryce, Angie Hill. --PG-13-- For sexual content. | |||||
| Dennis the Menace (1993) Director John Hughes convenes an all-star cast headed by Walter Matthau's hysterical Mr. Wilson in a first-rate film. (Dennis himself -- Mason Gamble -- was chosen from more than 20,000 child actors.) Watch the neighborhood characters come to life, from Mr. and Mrs. Wilson to Margaret and Joey and Dennis's benevolent parents, Henry (Christopher Lloyd) and Alice (Lea Thompson). Cast: Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd. --PG-- For comedic mischief. | |||||
| Die Another Day (2002) Bond … James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) … takes on a North Korean leader who uses an experimental "facial mutation" device that allows him to assume different identities. The opening sequence features 007 heading toward his top secret mission via surfing monstrous waves. Madonna (who wrote and sings the theme song) plays a fencing instructor, and Michael Madsen and Halle Berry are U.S. secret agents who help Bond. Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Toby Stephens, Rick Yune, Rosamund Pike, Judi Dench, John Cleese, Michael Madsen, Will Yun Lee, Kenneth Tsang, Emilio Echevarria, Mikhail Gorevoy, Lawrence Makoare, Colin Salmon, Samantha Bond, Madonna. -- PG-13 For action violence and sexuality. | |||||
| Dirty Dancing (1987) Expecting the usual ennui that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Baby Houseman (Jennifer Grey) instead finds herself in love. The object of her affection: the resort's free-spirited dance instructor, Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze). But Baby's disapproving dad soon steps in to keep Johnny from putting the moves on his artless daughter. The film earned Oscar honors for Best Song ("I've Had the Time of My Life"). Cast: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes, Jack Weston, Jane Brucker, Kelly Bishop, Lonny Price, Max Cantor. -- PG-13 -- Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. | |||||
| Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) It's 1958 when the Miller family moves to Havana, where 18-year-old Katy's (Romola Garai) parents expect her to be the belle of the high-society ball. Instead, she falls for Xavier (Diego Luna), a waiter who teaches her how to dance and partners with her for an upcoming contest. But Fidel Castro's rise to power forces Americans to depart, putting Katy and Xavier's relationship in jeopardy. Patrick Swayze reprises his role as Johnny Castle. Cast: Romola Garai, Diego Luna, Rene Lavan, John Slattery, Patrick Swayze, Sela Ward, Mika Boorem, January Jones, Polly Cusumano, Jonathan Jackson. -- PG-13 For sensuality. | |||||
| Down With Love (2003) It's the swinging '60s in New York City, and all the ladies are angling for the attention of handsome journalist Catcher Block (Ewan McGregor). All of them, that is, except for Barbara Novak (Renee Zellweger), a feminist advice columnist who stands for everything that the womanizing Catcher doesn't. But love has a way of sneaking up on even the unlikeliest pairs in this tribute to the classic Doris Day-Rock Hudson romantic comedies. Cast: Renee Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, David Hyde Pierce, Sarah Paulson, Rachel Dratch, Jack Plotnick, Tony Randall, John Aylward, Warren Munson, Michael Ensign, Jeri Ryan, Melissa George. -- PG-13 For sexual humor and dialogue. | |||||
| Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (2005) Down-and-out horse trainer Ben Crane (Kurt Russell) is given an equally broken-down (but once great) racehorse, Sonya, as severance pay. It will take the unwavering faith and determination of Ben's daughter, Cale (Dakota Fanning), to bring these two damaged souls together in a quest to win the Breeders' Cup Classic. Elisabeth Shue, Oded Fehr and Kris Kristofferson co-star in this heartwarming tale directed by John Gatins. Cast: Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Elisabeth Shue, Kris Kristofferson. --PG-- For brief mild language. | |||||
| Driving Miss Daisy (1989) This four-time Academy Award-winning story about a genteel but strong-willed Southern matron, Daisy Wethan (Jessica Tandy), and her chauffeur Hoke (Morgan Freeman) is based on Alfred | |||||