New Release
Teenager William Brody (Daniel Diemer) lives in the shadow of his famous storm-chaser father, Bill, who tragically died following a super tornado. But when a catastrophic supercell develops, Williams joins his father’s old partner, Roy Cameron (Skeet Ulrich), to travel into the eye of the storm.
This entertaining movie may seem like a disaster flick at first, but it eventually delves deeper into a tale of a boy’s search for himself and the importance of family. It also features outstanding cinematography and special effects.
Indie Pick
‘The Thin Blue Line’
Dallas, Texas, 1976. When 27-year-old Randall Adams’s car runs out of gas, he gets picked up by teenager David Harris. Later, the same car gets pulled over, and as Dallas policeman Robert Wood nears it, he is fatally shot. Adams gets arrested for the crime, despite contrary evidence.
This frightening, capably directed documentary relies on re-enactments and shows what can sometimes happen when incompetence and corruption permeate aspects of the American criminal justice system. It features a mesmerizing score by Philip Glass.
Teamwork, Underdogs, and Patriotism
‘Miracle’
When American hockey coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) is chosen to train the U.S. 1980 Olympic team, he handpicks its members and begins a rigorous training regimen. Will Brooks’s unorthodox training methods and hard-driving personality be enough to topple the dominant Soviet team?
Although a Disney film, it doesn’t feature any schmaltz or sentimentality. Instead, we get a fascinating character study about a complex, sometimes harsh man and his relationship with the men of the team he led.
John Wayne and Marine Grit
‘Sands of Iwo Jima’
When U.S. Marine Sgt. John Stryker (John Wayne) is tasked with whipping a brash new crop of recruits, he soon discovers that his harsh training methods make them resentful of him.
This entertaining World War II drama features an iconic performance by American legend John Wayne and carries positive messages about comradery, self-sacrifice, loyalty, and good ol’ American grit.
