2024-09-12
In 1979, a single mom and boardinghouse landlord decides that the best way she can parent her teen son is to enlist her young tenants—a quirky punk photographer, a mellow handyman and her son's shrewd but troubled best friend—to serve as his role models in a rapidly changing world. (Repeat).
In this wicked smart black comedy, a musician joins up with an indie pop band led by a smart, charismatic musical genius named Frank. The only catch is that Frank never takes off his giant, sports-mascot-sized fake head. (Repeat).
George Clooney wears two hats, or in the case of this winning gridiron romp, one hat and one helmet, as both director and star. He plays Dodge Connolly, a 1920s pro-footballer who tries to save his floundering squad by signing a college star (John Krasinski) to help get the team on track and, more important, turn a profit. Renee Zellweger costars as a reporter who becomes the object of affection f
A portrayal of silver-voiced country-western singer Patsy Cline (1932-63). (Repeat).
This fascinating reimagining of the Frankenstein mythos focuses on Igor, the assistant of Victor Frankenstein. When the scientist builds an undead creature that turns dangerous, it's up to Igor to save Frankenstein from both the monster and himself. (Repeat).
In this high-octane thrill ride, a tight-knit gang of street racers must battle the brother of a defeated nemesis and rescue a software genius from terrorists. The film is dedicated to series regular Paul Walker, who died halfway through production. (Repeat).
Sisters and pro tennis players Venus and Serena Williams are profiled over the course of 2011, as Venus struggles with an autoimmune disease while Serena suffers a pulmonary embolism. (Repeat).
Electrifying chronicle of the seminal rap group N.W.A. and their 'hood-to-riches success, tracing their story from the mean streets of mid-'80s Compton to their triumphant battles against censorship. (Repeat).
Costars and co-writers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won an Oscar for their tale of a charismatic genius (Damon) who lands in jail after a playground brawl. His hope for the future lies with a sympathetic therapist (Best Supporting Actor Robin Williams), who understands the young man's rebellious nature. Minnie Driver, Stellan Skarsgard, Casey Affleck. (Repeat).
During the transition to talkies, a 1920s silent-film star, who long ago paid his dues as a stunt man and bit player, falls in love with a spunky chorus girl, much to the dismay of his screechy-voiced prima-donna leading lady, in this lighthearted musical spoof of the early days of Hollywood. (Repeat).