New Release
‘Sweetwater’
In this gripping biography, Everett Osborne stars as Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the second African American to earn his way into the National Basketball Association. Clifton made his debut for the New York Knicks in 1950.
This is an inspirational drama that features excellent cinematography and a star-studded cast, including Jim Caviezel, Cary Elwes, Richard Dreyfuss, Eric Roberts, Kevin Pollak, and Jeremy Piven. The uplifting movie shines a light on a lesser-known sports figure who forged his own path in basketball history.
Indie Pick
‘Swingers’Before breaking into mainstream popularity, writer/producer/director Jon Favreau made this fun indie buddy romp about guys struggling to get back out into the dating scene after ending relationships.
Although this is set up as a buddy flick, this peppy dramedy features a surprising amount of character development, realism, and plenty of relatable subject matter. Favreau plays Mike, a likable yet flawed character who deals with insecurity and rejection issues. Ultimately, Mike finds support and kinship among his male friends.
A Quirky ‘80s Comedy
Repeat offender H.I. McDunnough (Nicolas Cage) keeps returning to prison again and again until he cleans up his act and marries ex-cop Ed (Holly Hunter). They soon discover that they can’t conceive their own child, so they pilfer one but ultimately find that crime doesn’t pay.
This is an unusually offbeat comedy, even by Coen brothers’ standards. Its characters spout edgy dialogue that is sure to engender laughs, and its positive ending about bettering oneself (and one’s significant other) is satisfying.
A Western About Love and Loss
‘Backlash’Richard Widmark plays Jim Slater, whose father was killed in an Apache attack. Slater embarks on an investigative journey to learn more about the savage assault, but things become complicated when he meets the beautiful widow Karyl Orton (Donna Reed).
This potboiler Western is perfect for a Sunday afternoon watch—with plenty of action, romance, drama, and plot twists.
