Beautiful Creatures (2013) (PG 13), based on the novel Beautiful Creatures (2009) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl; my review of the book. The Plot: Ethan is having strange dreams featuring a girl whose face he cannot quite see, beneath her swirling brown hair. When he sees new-girl Lena at school, he is attracted to [...]
The Avengers. 3D. PG 13. 2012. Marvel. Directed by Joss Whedon; from a story by Zak Penn and Joss Whedon; screenplay by Joss Whedon. The Plot: When Loki steals the Tesseract and threatens to take over Earth, Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. has only one option. Assemble a group of super heroes to defeat Loki and [...]
The Hunger Games. Lions Gate. Color Force. 2012. Saw in theatre; paid for my ticket. Please, do I even have to give a plot description for this film? Is there someone reading this blog who doesn’t know what The Hunger Games is about? I can understand not having read it; I can understand not seeing [...]
Arranged. Cicala Filmworks. 2007. Not rated. The Plot: Rochel and Nasira are two beginning teachers at a New York City public school. Rochel is an Orthodox Jew; Nasira, a Muslim. Slowly, the realize how much they share: traditional lifestyles, modest dress, close families, and arranged marriages. The Good: Such a sweet, lovely film! An excellent [...]
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