New Release
Drew (Sophie Lowe) and May (Louisa Krause) are two adventurous sisters who go for a dive off of a scenic, isolated patch of coastline. Everything seems to be going well until a sudden landslide traps May under some rocks in deep water and she has to rely on Drew to save her life.
This “race-against-time” thriller features highly immersive underwater cinematography, good direction and acting, and a peppy pace that will keep you engaged until its dramatic climax. At its heart, this film is an inspirational tale of sisterly love.
Indie Pick
‘American Splendor’Based on the life of Harvey Pekar (Paul Giamatti), the author of the autobiographical “American Splendor” comic book series, is an eccentric misfit with an ability to transform many of the surrealistic absurdities of everyday life into a format people can relate to, or, at least, laugh at. The film focuses on his various struggles, the strong relationship with his devoted wife Joyce (Hope Davis), and the trailblazing achievements of his later years.
There are some incredibly earthy performances on display in this richly textured biopic, coupled perfectly with a snappy script loaded with lots of shrewd, deadpan humor.
A Jack Nicholson-powered Romp
During an airlines flight, calm and unobtrusive Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) is misjudged by staff and ends up in court, where he is sentenced to anger management therapy. But the therapist he’s assigned to, Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson), utilizes techniques that may be more hindering than helpful.
A ’30s Western Gem
‘Of Human Hearts’Jason Wilkins (James Stewart) dislikes the small town his family has moved to, so he sets off to become a doctor. After joining the Civil War, he becomes increasingly distant from his family until he has an epiphany.
This familial drama has a folksy appeal to it with some good messages about not taking others for granted. It’s also peppered with some surprisingly witty humor.
