New Release
‘Summit Fever’Intrepid British mountaineer Michael (Freddie Thorp) has his sights set on three of the most dangerous peaks in the world. Despite seeing the terrifying fatalities of climbers scaling the mountains, he remains undeterred. But then his own climb and friends are put in jeopardy by an unexpected storm.
This film is a hodgepodge of disparate elements that don’t always come together. Although it features incredible shots of natural scenery and has some thrilling cliffhangers (pun intended), its melodrama somewhat holds it back.
Family Pick
‘Wolfwalkers’
It’s 1650, and the town of Kilkenny in Ireland has been taken over by the cruel British Lord Protector (Simon McBurney). The lord orders hunter Bill Goodfellowe (Sean Bean) to kill a local pack of wolves. But when Bill’s daughter Robyn (Honor Kneafsey) befriends a tribe that can transform into wolves, she tries to save them.
This splendid cartoon harks back to the days of hand-crafted animation. It offers plenty to ponder and valuable lessons about resisting tyranny and good triumphing over evil. (Perhaps scary for wee ones.)
A Powerful Biographical Drama 
‘The Elephant Man’
In Victorian England, brilliant Dr. Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) rescues a severely deformed man, John Merrick (John Hurt), from being exploited in freak shows. Despite his setbacks, Merrick’s deep humanity is soon revealed.
This is an incredibly powerful film about a societal outcast who, despite being degraded and ostracized, manages to maintain his dignity, passion for life, and sensitivity. It’s tough to watch at times but evolves into a rich story about the inherent humanism we all share.
A Rousing Epic About a Spanish Hero
‘El Cid’
Charlton Heston stars as the Spanish hero El Cid, who struggles with internal politics in his valiant quest to defend Spain against the Muslim hordes of Africa.
With stunning cinematography, exotic locales, and some of the best acting performances of any of Hollywood’s epics, this film’s incredible battle scenes never overshadow the intimate drama between the main characters.
