New Release
This insightful documentary reflects on the life of 98-year-old Ella Blumenthal, a World War II Holocaust survivor. It deftly interweaves many of the South African’s challenges, as well as her experiences with friends and family.
A truly inspirational figure, Blumenthal recounts being imprisoned in several concentration camps, yet she still maintains a positive mental and spiritual outlook to this day. Expertly shot and directed and with some 2D animation, this film contains enlightening messages that unify rather than divide.
Indie Pick
This unique film takes place at an extremely remote motel in the Southwestern United States. A German woman, Jasmin Münchgstettner (Marianne Sägebrecht), randomly ends up at the motel and at first doesn’t get along with its proprietor, Brenda (CCH Pounder). But they eventually see that they may have some things in common.
Calling the film quirky would do this dramedy an injustice. This zany flick is full of humor, oddball characters, and strange situations that make for superior entertainment. It also shows our common humanity.
Riveting Cop Drama
Roy Fehler (Stacy Keach) has just joined the Los Angeles Police Department and is assigned Kilvinski (George C. Scott) as his partner. As Kilvinski takes Fehler under his wing and teaches the new cop how to be a fair and just policeman, Fehler begins to neglect his family and legal studies.
This is an outstanding cop-crime drama with realistic acting, a great script, and gripping action scenes. It’s also one of the original films that avoids the “bad cops” cliché and instead shows their humanity.
Magnificent Western Among Westerns
During a stagecoach journey, a disparate group of people must learn to work together despite their differences as they navigate unexpected dangers, including a hostile band of Native Americans.
This is one of the greatest Westerns of all time, directed by the legendary John Ford, arguably at the peak of his powers. This film has it all—tense drama, action, and well-drawn characters.
