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Children of Men (2006) |
In a dystopian future of 2027, a bleak, harrowing, and yet ultimately hopeful vision of humankind's not-too-distant future unfolds. Stars Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore; directed by Alfonso Cuaron. |
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Legends of the Fall (1994) |
Three brothers struggle to survive war, nature, romantic rivalry and prohibition in the remote West -- a modern classic. Stars Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Karina Lombard, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond, Henry Thomas; directed by Edward Zwick. |
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Thank You For Smoking (2006) |
A lobbyist fearlessly promotes cigarettes in this pointed political satire. Stars Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes, David Koechner, William H. Macy, J.K. Simmons, Robert Duvall; directed by Jason Reitman. |
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Lord of War (2005) |
A gun-runner makes millions by trading weapons to those in world conflicts, and facing the outcomes. Stars Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Eamonn Walker, Ian Holm; written/directed by Andrew Niccol. |
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Enemy of the State (1998) |
A corrupt politician and his NSA goons target a lawyer who accidently receives key evidence to a serious politically motivated crime. Stars Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Barry Pepper, Jon Voight; directed by Tony Scott. |
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Gallipoli (1981) |
Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I. Stars Mel Gibson and Mark Lee; directed by Peter Weir. |
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Catch-22 (1970) |
Yossarian tries desperately to be certified insane during WWII, so he can stop flying missions. Stars Alan Arkin, Jon Voight, Orson Welles, Anthony Perkins, Bob Newhart, Paula Prentiss; directed by Mike Nichols. |
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Thunderheart (1992)  |
An FBI agent with Sioux background sent to a reservation to investigate a murder, must come to terms with his heritage. Stars Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard, Graham Greene, Sheila Tousey, Ted Thin Elk, Fred Ward; directed by Michael Apted. |
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Shenandoah (1965) |
Charlie Anderson (James Stewart) farms in the Shenandoah valley. He reluctantly gets involved in the 1860's war when his youngest boy is taken prisoner by the North. Also stars Rosemary Forsyth, Doug McClure; directed by Andrew McLaglen. |
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Accepted (2006) |
Slackers give new meaning to the term "B.S. degree" in this raucous comedy. Stars Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively, Maria Thayer, Anthony Heald, Adam Herschman, Columbus Short, Lewis Black; directed by Steve Pink. |
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V for Vendetta (2006) |
A masked avenger plots an explosive revolution in a sadistic future Britain in the Wachowski Brothers' thrilling adaptation of the graphic novel. Stars Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry and John Hurt; director: James McTeigue. |
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Serpico (1973) |
The true story of the fearless man who many New York Police officers considered the most dangerous person alive: An honest cop. Stars Al Pacino; directed by Sidney Lumet. |
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Enemy of the State (1998) |
A corrupt politician and his NSA goons target a lawyer who accidently receives key evidence to a serious politically motivated crime. Stars Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Barry Pepper, Jon Voight; directed by Tony Scott. |
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Idiocracy (2006) |
Five hundred years in the future, the dumbing-down of America reaches the level of a national disaster. This hilarious modern masterpiece stars Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard, Justin Long; written and directed by Mike Judge. |
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) |
The "final" installment of the Star Wars series completes the circle! Stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Jimmy Smits, Frank Oz; written & directed by George Lucas. |
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) |
A couple erases memories of each other when their relationship sours, but the memory loss process reveals the value of what they had. Stars Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Elijah Wood, Kirsten Dunst; screenplay by Charlie Kaufman, directed by Micheal Gondry. |
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Edward Scissorhands (1990) |
A fantasy tale of a young man (Depp) created with scissors for hands. Stars Vincent Price, Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp, Robert Oliveri, Dianne Weist; directed by Tim Burton. |
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Road Warrior (MadMax2) (1981) |
A loner stalks Australia's Outback for fuel after WWIII has destroyed most of civilization. Mel Gibson stars in this fantasy adventure, one of his earliest hits. Also starring: Bruce Spence, Vernon Wells: directed by George Miller. |
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To Kill A Mockingbird (1962) |
A young boy sees a seamy side of life and his sister is exposed to danger when their lawyer father defends a black man accused of raping a white woman. Stars Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alford; directed by Robert Mulligan. |
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Hombre (1967) |
In 1880's Arizona, a white man (Newman) raised by Apaches who rejects "civilized society" faces the scorn of others. Stars Paul Newman, Richard Boone, Cameron Mitchell, Fredric March, Diane Cilento; directed by Martin Ritt. |
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Victor/Victoria (1982)  |
She's a down-on-her-luck singer who dresses like a man to get work as a female impersonator. Not exactly 'The Sound Of Music' (or 'Mary Poppins') stars Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston & Lesley Ann Warren; directed by Blake Edwards. |
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Serenity (2005) |
SF adventures of a Firefly spaceship's crew in a hostile future. Stars Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, Alan Tudyk, Ron Glass, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Chiwetel Ejiofor; written and directed by Joss Whedon. |
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Ĉon Flux (2005) |
When sent to kill the head of State, an assassin working for rebel "Monicans," finds a new mystery. Stars Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo, Frances McDormand, Pete Postlethwaite; directed by Karyn Kusama. |
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Carousel (1956) |
Billy Bigelow (Gordon McRae) has one day to mend mistakes he made in life. Billy was a carnival barker for a carousel, where he met Julie (Shirley Jones). Classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of Molnár's Liliom; directed by Henry King. |
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Absolute Power (1997) |
An expert thief (Clint Eastwood), who witnesses a murder involving the President (Gene Hackman), becomes the target of a cover-up. Also stars Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Judy Davis, E.G. Marshall; directed by Eastwood. |
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Election (1999) |
What does politics do to people? The office makes a difference, but even low offices make trouble. Stars Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein, Jessica Campbell, Mark Harelik; screenplay and directed by Alexander Payne. |
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Shane (1953)  |
A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering settler/rancher conflict forces him to act. Stars Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon De Wilde, Jack Palance; directed by George Stevens. |
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Protocol (1984) |
A cocktail waitress (Goldie Hawn) becomes a media heroine and is sent to the Middle East as a State Department envoy. Stars Goldie Hawn and Chris Sarandon; directed by Herbert Ross. |
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Ultraviolet (2006) |
Super-soldier Ultraviolet must use her incredible physical powers to protect a boy who may hold the key to stop a war between humans and Hemophages! Stars Milla Jovovich, Cameron Bright, Nick Chinlund, William Fichtner; directed by Kurt Wimmer. |
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X-Men - The Last Stand (2006) |
The discovery of an antibody that turns mutants into normal humans results in war. Stars Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn, Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart; directed by Brett Ratner. |
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Magnum Force (1973) |
Dirty Harry is back, taking on a vigilante 'death squad' of corrupt cops who are killing the city's undesirables, without trials. Stars Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, David Soul and Tim Matheson; directed by Ted Post. |
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Reefer Madness (1936) |
Hilarious propaganda film which became a cult classic for its outrageous claims about the effects of marijuana. Stars Joseph Forte, Dorothy Short, David O'Brien and Kenneth Craig. Also known as "Tell Your Children." |
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The Music Man (1962) |
A con man comes to "River City" with a scam involving a boy's marching band program, but things don't go according to his plan. Stars Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Paul Ford, Hermione Gingold; directed by Morton DaCosta. |
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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) |
The initial Star Wars movie begins Luke Skywalker's story! Stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, Kenny Baker; written & directed by George Lucas. |
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The Iron Giant (1999) |
McCarthy-era Cold War fears resurface in this masterful animated adventure that fits for both children and adults. Stars voices of Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel and Christopher McDonald; directed by Brad Bird. |
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) |
The "second" Star Wars episode continues Anakin Skywalker's story! Stars Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Christopher Lee, Pernilla August, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Ahmed Best, Frank Oz; written & directed by George Lucas. |
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Everything Is Illuminated (2005) |
A young Jewish American takes an eye-opening trip in search of family history through the Ukraine in this film adapted from the best-selling novel. Stars Elijah Wood, Eugene Hutz, Boris Leskin, Laryssa Lauret; directed by Liev Schreiber. |
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) |
Eddie Murphy portrays a maverick former space smuggler who transforms a seedy nightclub on the moon into a thriving business. Rosario Dawson co-stars as Pluto's lovely lounge singer and Randy Quaid as his robotic bodyguard. |
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Dirty Harry (1971) |
"I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well...you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?" Stars Clint Eastwood; directed by Don Siegel. |
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) |
The second Star Wars movie continues the fight for freedom ! Stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, Kenny Baker; written: George Lucas, directed: Irvin Kershner. |
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Queen Christina (1933) |
Romantic tale of the 17th-century Swedish queen and her romance with a Spanish diplomat. Stars Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lewis Stone; directed by Rouben Mamoulian. |
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Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee |
U.S. government policies exterminate American Indians. Stars Aidan Quinn, Adam Beach, Anna Paquin, August Schellenberg, J.K. Simmons; screenplay by Daniel Giat, based on portions of Dee Brown's book; directed by Yves Simoneau. |
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Shakespeare in Love (1998) |
After he meets the beautiful Viola struggling playwright Will Shakespeare finds inspiration to turn his pirate melodrama into "Romeo and Juliet." Stars Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench; directed by John Madden. |
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) |
Jedis & friends defeat the Empire ! Stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, Kenny Baker, Ian McDiarmid; written by George Lucas & directed by Richard Marquand. |
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All the President's Men (1976) |
Reporters Woodward and Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Nixon's resignation. Stars Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Robards; directed by Alan Pakula. |
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No Highway In the Sky (1951) |
A scientist attempts to convince authorities that a plane about to take off suffers from metal fatigue. Stars James Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, Jack Hawkins, Glynis Johns, Janette Scott, Ronald Squire; directed by Henry Koster. |
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Hitler's SS - Portrait in Evil (1985) |
Two brothers choose different political stances in Nazi Germany. The story follows them, their family and friends through the fateful years. Stars John Shea, Bill Nighy, Jose Ferrer, Tony Randall, Carroll Baker, Lucy Gutteridge; directed by Jim Goddard. |
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