New Release
‘The Humans’
Set in a dilapidated Manhattan apartment complex, this slow-paced drama is about three generations of the Blake family getting together for Thanksgiving.At the heart of the film is a story about the challenges and complexities that all families face that also highlights various human imperfections. Patient viewers who enjoy interesting dialogue, oddball characters (with their various hopes, fears, and idiosyncrasies), and shrewd humor will be rewarded with a thought-provoking narrative.
Family Pick
‘A Brilliant Young Mind’
Nathan (Edward Baker-Close as a child and later Asa Butterfield) is a brilliant math prodigy whose social skills are stunted by autism. His widowed mom, Julie (Sally Hawkins), struggles to break through to him, but he soon forms a bond with an eccentric math teacher, Martin Humphreys (Rafe Spall).This is a wonderful film that follows Nathan’s journey from withdrawn youth to a young man who eventually learns that the world isn’t as scary as he once thought. Its message of helping others through persistent patience is golden.
Inspirational
‘Edie’
When her overbearing husband passes away and her uncaring daughter dumps her off at a nursing home, strong-willed, 83-year-old woman Edie (Sheila Hancock) decides that she’s not going quietly into the night. Instead, she set her sights on fulfilling her lifelong dream of scaling a famous mountain.This lovingly crafted character study of an elderly person with an indomitable spirit wows with its beautiful cinematography and delights with its immersive dialogue and fascinating characters.
Holiday Pick
‘The Bishop’s Wife’
As Christmas approaches, the pressure mounts on Episcopal Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) to construct a ritzy new cathedral, thanks to a group of wealthy snobs. As he begins to neglect his family, God sends Dudley (Cary Grant) to rectify things.This film’s whimsical, light-hearted approach makes its message of embracing both faith and family perfect for holiday viewing.
