ShortcomingsMovie2023When his girlfriend leaves for New York City on a 3-month-long internship, a strongly opinionated Berkeley arthouse movie theater manager begins exploring life as a bachelor.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Gray ManMovie2022When a shadowy CIA agent uncovers damning agency secrets, he's hunted across the globe by a sociopathic rogue operative who's put a bounty on his head.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
A Call to SpyMovie2020The story of Vera Atkins, a crafty spy recruiter, and two of the first women she selects for Churchill's "secret army": Virginia Hall, a daring American undaunted by a disability and Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist. These civilian women form an unlikely sisterhood while entangled in dangerous missions to turn the tide of the war.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
I Know This Much Is TrueTV2020The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Alex StrangeloveMovie2018Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gregarious dude, is oddly unmotivated. A magical house party throws Alex into the presence of Elliot, a hunky college guy, who pegs Alex as gay and flirts hard. Alex is taken aback but after a series of setbacks on the girlfriend front he takes the plunge and learns some interesting new facts about himself.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Big SickMovie2017Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Wilde WeddingMovie2017After a whirlwind courtship, retired movie star Eve Wilde prepares to marry her fourth husband, the renowned English writer Harold Alcott. Sparks soon begin to fly when Eve's first ex and other guests arrive at her estate for a weekend get-together.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Lost RiverMovie2015Billy, a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery if their family is to survive.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Louder Than BombsMovie2015Three years after his wife, acclaimed photographer Isabelle Reed, dies in a car crash, Gene keeps everyday life going with his shy teenage son, Conrad. A planned exhibition of Isabelle’s photographs prompts Gene's older son, Jonah, to return to the house he grew up in - and for the first time in a very long time, the father and the two brothers are living under the same roof.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
And So It GoesMovie2014Nobody likes self-centered realtor Oren Little, and he prefers it that way. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire. His life turns upside-down when his estranged son drops off a granddaughter he never knew existed. Suddenly left in charge of her and with no idea how to take care of a child, he pawns the girl off on his neighbor, Leah -- but he eventually learns how to open his heart.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Skeleton TwinsMovie2014Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Europa ReportMovie2013A crew of international astronauts are sent on a private mission to Jupiter's fourth moon.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
91MovieNerd ScoreThe Place Beyond the PinesMovie2013A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.Overall87Story86Acting89Cinematography90Concept90Entertaining95Uniqueness95Family Friendly70
Meek's CutoffMovie2011Set in 1845, this drama follows a group of settlers as they embark on a punishing journey along the Oregon Trail. When their guide leads them astray, the expedition is forced to contend with the unforgiving conditions of the high plain desert.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The SitterMovie2011Noah, is not your typical entertain-the-kids-no-matter-how-boring-it-is kind of sitter. He's reluctant to take a sitting gig; he'd rather, well, be doing anything else, especially if it involves slacking. When Noah is watching the neighbor's kid he gets a booty call from his girlfriend in the city. To hook up with her, Noah takes to the streets, but his urban adventure spins out of control as he finds himself on the run from a maniacal drug lord.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Blue ValentineMovie2010Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
It's Kind of a Funny StoryMovie2010A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Paper ManMovie2009A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Half NelsonMovie2006Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan Dunne leads a secret life of addiction that the majority of his students will never know. But things change when a troubled student Drey makes a startling discovery of his secret life, causing a tenuous bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Me and You and Everyone We KnowMovie2005A lonely shoe salesman and an eccentric performance artist struggle to connect in this unique take on contemporary life.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
ShortcomingsMovie2023When his girlfriend leaves for New York City on a 3-month-long internship, a strongly opinionated Berkeley arthouse movie theater manager begins exploring life as a bachelor.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Gray ManMovie2022When a shadowy CIA agent uncovers damning agency secrets, he's hunted across the globe by a sociopathic rogue operative who's put a bounty on his head.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
A Call to SpyMovie2020The story of Vera Atkins, a crafty spy recruiter, and two of the first women she selects for Churchill's "secret army": Virginia Hall, a daring American undaunted by a disability and Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist. These civilian women form an unlikely sisterhood while entangled in dangerous missions to turn the tide of the war.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
I Know This Much Is TrueTV2020The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Alex StrangeloveMovie2018Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gregarious dude, is oddly unmotivated. A magical house party throws Alex into the presence of Elliot, a hunky college guy, who pegs Alex as gay and flirts hard. Alex is taken aback but after a series of setbacks on the girlfriend front he takes the plunge and learns some interesting new facts about himself.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Big SickMovie2017Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Wilde WeddingMovie2017After a whirlwind courtship, retired movie star Eve Wilde prepares to marry her fourth husband, the renowned English writer Harold Alcott. Sparks soon begin to fly when Eve's first ex and other guests arrive at her estate for a weekend get-together.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Lost RiverMovie2015Billy, a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery if their family is to survive.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Louder Than BombsMovie2015Three years after his wife, acclaimed photographer Isabelle Reed, dies in a car crash, Gene keeps everyday life going with his shy teenage son, Conrad. A planned exhibition of Isabelle’s photographs prompts Gene's older son, Jonah, to return to the house he grew up in - and for the first time in a very long time, the father and the two brothers are living under the same roof.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
And So It GoesMovie2014Nobody likes self-centered realtor Oren Little, and he prefers it that way. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire. His life turns upside-down when his estranged son drops off a granddaughter he never knew existed. Suddenly left in charge of her and with no idea how to take care of a child, he pawns the girl off on his neighbor, Leah -- but he eventually learns how to open his heart.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Skeleton TwinsMovie2014Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Europa ReportMovie2013A crew of international astronauts are sent on a private mission to Jupiter's fourth moon.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
91MovieNerd ScoreThe Place Beyond the PinesMovie2013A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.Overall87Story86Acting89Cinematography90Concept90Entertaining95Uniqueness95Family Friendly70
Meek's CutoffMovie2011Set in 1845, this drama follows a group of settlers as they embark on a punishing journey along the Oregon Trail. When their guide leads them astray, the expedition is forced to contend with the unforgiving conditions of the high plain desert.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The SitterMovie2011Noah, is not your typical entertain-the-kids-no-matter-how-boring-it-is kind of sitter. He's reluctant to take a sitting gig; he'd rather, well, be doing anything else, especially if it involves slacking. When Noah is watching the neighbor's kid he gets a booty call from his girlfriend in the city. To hook up with her, Noah takes to the streets, but his urban adventure spins out of control as he finds himself on the run from a maniacal drug lord.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Blue ValentineMovie2010Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
It's Kind of a Funny StoryMovie2010A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Paper ManMovie2009A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Half NelsonMovie2006Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan Dunne leads a secret life of addiction that the majority of his students will never know. But things change when a troubled student Drey makes a startling discovery of his secret life, causing a tenuous bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Me and You and Everyone We KnowMovie2005A lonely shoe salesman and an eccentric performance artist struggle to connect in this unique take on contemporary life.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—