Chosen Rating: 4.9/583 Plot Summary:An unassuming young lawyer leads a fight against the Nazis near the end of World War II. Director: Jasmin Dizdar Running time: 1h 45min Genre: Drama, War Release date: 2 August 2016 (USA) Cast: Luke Mably, Ana Ularu, Tomasz Aleksander, Harvey Keitel, Freddie Fuller, Sam Churchill, Luke Jerdy, Julian Shatkin, Diana … Read more
April and the Extraordinary World Rating: 7.3/5335 Plot Summary:In 1941, the world is radically different from the one we know from history books. Geopolitics has developed strangely: Napoleon V rules France and, for the last 70 years, scholars have been mysteriously disappearing, depriving mankind of their inventions. Without radio, television, electricity, aviation, and the combustion … Read more
Scorpion Rating: 7.1/42632 Plot Summary:Based on the real life of Walter O'Brien, a genius with an IQ of 197. Walter is asked by Homeland Security to put together a special group of gifted individuals to troubleshoot the most difficult problems that the US & the world may encounter. Director: Nick Santora Running time: 43min Genre: … Read more
The Wild Life Rating: 5.4/4977 Plot Summary:On a tiny exotic island, Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with his quirky animal friends in paradise. However, Tuesday can't stop dreaming about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends wake up to find a strange creature on the beach: Robinson Crusoe. Tuesday immediately views … Read more
Looking: The Movie 2016 ‧ Comedy ‧ 1h 25m 82% · Rotten Tomatoes After living in Denver for nearly a year, Patrick Murray (Jonathan Groff) returns to San Francisco to celebrate the wedding of old friends. Initial release: July 23, 2016 (USA) Director: Andrew Haigh Cinematography: Xavier Pérez Grobet Costume design: Danny Glicker Screenplay: Andrew Haigh, Michael Lannan Cast View 5+ more Jonathan … Read more
Hancock Rating: 6.4/408056 Plot Summary:The powerful superhero John Hancock has become a joke because of his alcoholism and clumsiness. He has also become the most hated man in Los Angeles. Though he has saved many lives, he also destroyed a lot of property, costing the city millions every time he goes into action. When he … Read more
Gravy Rating: 5.4/1279 Plot Summary:It's All Hallow's Eve. A trio of costumed misfits with very special dietary requirements seizes a Mexican cantina and force the staff to engage in a late night of gaming, food and libations. The only caveat is what's on the menu. Director: James Roday Running time: 1h 35min Genre: Comedy, Horror … Read more
Clinton Cash 2016 film 8.4/10·IMDb An investigation into how the Clintons have amassed millions in personal wealth through foreign contributions to the Clinton Foundation, a supposed charity, in exchange for political favors while Hillary Clinton was the US Secretary of State. Release date: 16 May 2016 (France) Directors: M.A. Taylor Running time: 60 minutes Genre: Documentary.
Born to Be Blue Rating: 6.9/6938 Plot Summary:Born to be Blue starring Ethan Hawke is a re-imagining of jazz trumpeter Chet Baker's life in the 60's. When Chet stars in a film about himself, a romance heats up with his costar, the enigmatic Jane (Carmen Ejogo). Production is shelved when Chet's past comes back to … Read more
Traded Rating: 5.1/2462 Plot Summary:In 1880s Kansas, sharpshooter turned rancher, Clay Travis (Michael Parè), goes from happily married father of two to a man on a mission after the tragic death of his son and the disappearance of his daughter. Determined to bring his daughter home safely, and to protect what little family he has … Read more
The Mobfathers Rating: 5.6/384 Plot Summary:When a gang boss is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he looks to two of his lieutenants to take over. Director: Herman Yau Running time: 1h 34min Genre: Comedy, Crime Release date: 31 March 2016 (Hong Kong) Cast: Chapman To, Gregory Wong, Philip Keung, Anthony Chau-Sang Wong, Seli Xian, Singh … Read more
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Rating: 7.8/534869 Plot Summary:On the day that Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans, elderly Daisy Williams (nee Fuller) is on her deathbed in a New Orleans hospital. At her side is her adult daughter, Caroline. Daisy asks Caroline to read to her aloud the diary of Daisy's lifelong friend, Benjamin … Read more
BoJack Horseman Rating: 8.5/67768 Plot Summary:BoJack Horseman was the star of the hit TV show "Horsin' Around" in the '90s, now he's washed up, living in Hollywood, complaining about everything, and wearing colorful sweaters. Director: Raphael Bob-Waksberg Running time: 25min Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama Release date: TV Series (2014– ) Cast: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, … Read more
The Babadook Rating: 6.8/168810 Plot Summary:Amelia, who lost her husband in a car crash on the way to give birth to Samuel, their only child, struggles to cope with her fate as a single mom. Samuel's constant fear of monsters and violent reaction to overcome the fear doesn't help her cause either, which makes her … Read more
Puerto Ricans in Paris Rating: 5.3/1361 Plot Summary:Two Puerto Rican NYPD detectives head to Paris to track down a stolen handbag. Director: Ian Edelman Running time: 1h 22min Genre: Release date: 10 June 2016 (USA) Cast: Miriam Shor, Luis Guzmán, Edgar Garcia, Rosario Dawson, Brian Tyree Henry, Ravi Patel, Kathleen Alquist, Rosie Perez, Paulina Singer, … Read more
Manhattan Night Rating: 6.2/10078 Plot Summary:Based on Colin Harrison's acclaimed novel Manhattan Nocturne (a New York Times Notable Book of the Year), MANHATTAN NIGHT tells the story of Porter Wren (Adrien Brody), a New York City tabloid writer with an appetite for scandal. On the beat he sells murder, tragedy and anything that passes for … Read more
Janis: Little Girl Blue Rating: 7.4/4423 Plot Summary:Musician Cat Power narrates this documentary on Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators. Director: Amy Berg Running time: 1h 43min Genre: Documentary, Biography, Music Release date: 15 December 2015 (USA) Cast: Janis Joplin, Cat … Read more
Scare Campaign Rating: 5.8/2450 Plot Summary:Popular prank TV show, Scare Campaign, has been entertaining audiences for the last 5 years with its mix of old school scares and hidden camera fun. But as we enter a new age of online TV the producers find themselves up against a new hard edged web series which makes … Read more
Natural Selection Rating: 5.2/1564 Plot Summary:Tyler Evans, a high school senior, is having a hard time adjusting as the new kid in class. With an absentee, alcoholic, single mother and no father in the picture, life at home isn't going so well either. Tyler makes a new friend, Indrid, who has a dark and sinister … Read more
Madaari Rating: 7.6/10864 Plot Summary:'Madaari' is the story of a common man who sets out to avenge the death of his son caused by rampant corruption in the government. Losing the only family he had brings him to kidnap the home minister's son and bring those responsible to justice. Director: Nishikant Kamat Running time: 2h … Read more
Confirmation 2016 ‧ Drama film/History ‧ 1h 50m 2/4Roger Ebert79%Rotten Tomatoes7/10YTS Nominated to the Supreme Court in 1991, Judge Clarence Thomas (Wendell Pierce) must testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee after Anita Hill (Kerry Washington), his former employee, claims that he sexually harassed her. Initial release: April 16, 2016 (USA) Director: Rick Famuyiwa First episode date: April 16, … Read more
Don’t Worry Baby Rating: 5.3/277 Plot Summary:Struggling photographer Robert (John Magaro) and his philandering father Harry (Christopher McDonald) realize that they both had a one-night stand with the same woman, Sara-Beth, in the same week. Years later, they realize that either one of them might be the biological father of her adorable four-year-old daughter. The … Read more
Sha po lang 2 Rating: 6.8/5277 Plot Summary:Hong Kong police officer Kit (Wu Jing) goes undercover in order to catch Mr. Hung (Louis Koo), the mastermind behind a crime syndicate. When the operation goes sour, and the undercover cops are betrayed, Kit disappears without a trace. Uncle Wah (Simon Yam) defies the order from his … Read more
Powers Rating: 6.8/5839 Plot Summary:What if the world was full of superheroes who aren't actually heroic at all? What if all their powers were just one more excuse for mischief, mayhem, murder and endorsement deals? Enter the men and women of the powers division, the brave people in charge of protecting humans like us and … Read more