PassingMovie2021In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The PhotographMovie2020When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother's early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Late NightMovie2019A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Love Beats RhymesMovie2017A young woman dreams of making it big in the world of hip hop, but her parents demand that she finish her university degree. She dutifully agrees to complete her education, but her spoken word proves to have a powerful impact in the classroom.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The PostMovie2017A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
PatersonMovie2016A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New Jersey, hometown of many famous poets and artists.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Irrational ManMovie2015On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Run All NightMovie2015Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon has seen better days. Longtime best friend of a mob boss, Jimmy is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. But when Jimmy’s estranged son becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy has just one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
NoahMovie2014A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The DictatorMovie2012The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
AbductionMovie2011For many years, Nathan Harper has had the uneasy feeling that life with his family isn't quite what it seems. As he draws closer to uncovering the truth, he is hunted by assassins, forcing him to flee with his neighbor, Karen, the only person he can trust.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Black SwanMovie2010A journey through the psyche of a young ballerina whose starring role as the duplicitous swan queen turns out to be a part for which she becomes frighteningly perfect.Overall100Story—Acting100Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Just WrightMovie2010Physical therapist Leslie Wright lands the dream job of working with basketball superstar Scott McKnight, helping him recover from a career-threatening injury. All goes well and soon Leslie finds herself falling in love with him. Just as their friendship deepens, however, Scott focuses his attention back on his tenuous relationship with his ex-fiancé Morgan, Leslie's gorgeous godsister, who would love to be the basketball player's trophy wife.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Be Kind RewindMovie2008A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Cadillac RecordsMovie2008The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The WrestlerMovie2008Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.Overall100Story—Acting100Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Across the UniverseMovie2007When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
No ReservationsMovie2007Master chef Kate Armstrong runs her life and her kitchen with intimidating intensity. However, a recipe for disaster may be in the works when she becomes the guardian of her young niece while crossing forks with the brash sous-chef who just joined her staff. Though romance blooms in the face of rivalry, Kate needs to look outside the kitchen to find true happiness.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Brave OneMovie2007A woman struggles to recover from a brutal attack by setting out on a mission for revenge.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Requiem for a DreamMovie2000The hopes and dreams of four ambitious people are shattered when their drug addictions begin spiraling out of control. A look into addiction and how it overcomes the mind and body.Overall99Story—Acting99Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Mo' Better BluesMovie1990Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
PassingMovie2021In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The PhotographMovie2020When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother's early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Late NightMovie2019A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Love Beats RhymesMovie2017A young woman dreams of making it big in the world of hip hop, but her parents demand that she finish her university degree. She dutifully agrees to complete her education, but her spoken word proves to have a powerful impact in the classroom.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The PostMovie2017A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
PatersonMovie2016A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New Jersey, hometown of many famous poets and artists.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Irrational ManMovie2015On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Run All NightMovie2015Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon has seen better days. Longtime best friend of a mob boss, Jimmy is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. But when Jimmy’s estranged son becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy has just one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
NoahMovie2014A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The DictatorMovie2012The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
AbductionMovie2011For many years, Nathan Harper has had the uneasy feeling that life with his family isn't quite what it seems. As he draws closer to uncovering the truth, he is hunted by assassins, forcing him to flee with his neighbor, Karen, the only person he can trust.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Black SwanMovie2010A journey through the psyche of a young ballerina whose starring role as the duplicitous swan queen turns out to be a part for which she becomes frighteningly perfect.Overall100Story—Acting100Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Just WrightMovie2010Physical therapist Leslie Wright lands the dream job of working with basketball superstar Scott McKnight, helping him recover from a career-threatening injury. All goes well and soon Leslie finds herself falling in love with him. Just as their friendship deepens, however, Scott focuses his attention back on his tenuous relationship with his ex-fiancé Morgan, Leslie's gorgeous godsister, who would love to be the basketball player's trophy wife.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Be Kind RewindMovie2008A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Cadillac RecordsMovie2008The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The WrestlerMovie2008Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.Overall100Story—Acting100Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Across the UniverseMovie2007When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
No ReservationsMovie2007Master chef Kate Armstrong runs her life and her kitchen with intimidating intensity. However, a recipe for disaster may be in the works when she becomes the guardian of her young niece while crossing forks with the brash sous-chef who just joined her staff. Though romance blooms in the face of rivalry, Kate needs to look outside the kitchen to find true happiness.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
The Brave OneMovie2007A woman struggles to recover from a brutal attack by setting out on a mission for revenge.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Requiem for a DreamMovie2000The hopes and dreams of four ambitious people are shattered when their drug addictions begin spiraling out of control. A look into addiction and how it overcomes the mind and body.Overall99Story—Acting99Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—
Mo' Better BluesMovie1990Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.Overall—Story—Acting—Cinematography—Concept—Entertaining—Uniqueness—Family Friendly—