New Release
‘Rogue Agent’
Robert Freegard (James Norton) is a conman who poses as an undercover MI5 agent in order to kidnap a number of victims during an expansive manhunt. But Alice Archer (Gemma Arterton), who falls for him, learns the truth and wants to bring him to justice.
This excellent British thriller is based on real events and has some valuable lessons about trust. The two leads are fabulous, as are the cinematography and soundtrack. This is an inventive, fascinating film with a top cast that keeps you engaged until the final credits roll.
Family Pick
In a unique world populated by talking cars, arrogant rookie race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is struggling to win the famous Piston Cup Championship race. However, just as he takes the lead, he’s forced to stop at a small town where he learns some valuable life lessons.
This is an interesting computer-animated film with lots of laughs and some truly inspired voice acting. But more than that, it’s a movie that carries some wholesome messages (for kids of all ages) about friendship, loyalty, and second chances.
A Magical Coming-of-Age Drama
A boy named Salvatore Di Vita (Salvatore Cascio) discovers his love for filmmaking after befriending projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret) at a Sicilian movie house called Cinema Paradiso. Years later, Salvatore also learns about love with a pretty local girl named Elena (Agnese Nano).
This is a beautifully shot film full of both raw and nuanced emotions, a deeply stirring narrative, and genuinely affecting romance. It’s the type of film that’s so captivating, it’ll stay with you long after you see it.
A Masterpiece of Japanese Filmmaking
Life for middle-aged bureaucrat Kanji Watanabe (Takashi Shimura) has become stagnant. But when he learns he has terminal cancer, he decides to find life’s meaning, to live fully, and to bring joy to others.
This is one of legendary director Akira Kurosawa’s greatest films—not only because of the quality of the filmmaking, but also due to the humanistic messages it conveys.
