Born on the Fourth of July
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for. For our review of the film, click here.
Director: Oliver Stone
Stars: Caroline Kava Holly Marie Combs Kyra Sedgwick Mark Moses Raymond J. Barry Rob Camilletti Stephen Baldwin Tom Berenger Tom Cruise Vivica A. Fox
Dangerous Minds
Former Marine Louanne Johnson lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.
Director: John N. Smith
Stars: Beatrice Winde Bruklin Harris Courtney B. Vance George Dzundza John Neville Lorraine Toussaint Michelle Pfeiffer Renoly Santiago Robin Bartlett Wade Dominguez
I Am Sam
Although Sam has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old, he has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam shames high-priced lawyer, Rita into taking his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.
Director: Jessie Nelson
Stars: Brad Silverman Dakota Fanning Dianne Wiest Joseph Rosenberg Laura Dern Loretta Devine Marin Hinkle Michelle Pfeiffer Richard Schiff Sean Penn
Sophie’s Choice
Stingo, a young writer, moves to Brooklyn in 1947 to begin work on his first novel. As he becomes friendly with Sophie and her lover Nathan, he learns that she is a Holocaust survivor. Flashbacks reveal her harrowing story, from pre-war prosperity to Auschwitz. In the present, Sophie and Nathan's relationship increasingly unravels as Stingo grows closer to Sophie and Nathan's fragile mental state becomes ever more apparent.
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Stars: Greta Turken Josh Mostel Kevin Kline Marcell Rosenblatt Meryl Streep Moishe Rosenfeld Peter MacNicol Rita Karin Robin Bartlett Stephen D. Newman
And So It Goes
A self-centered realtor enlists the help of his neighbor when he's suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed until his estranged son drops her off at his home.
Director: Rob Reiner
Stars: Alvin Crawford Andy Karl Diane Keaton Frances Sternhagen Frankie Valli Meryl Jones Williams Michael Douglas Mina Mirkhah Paloma Guzmán Sterling Jerins
What Just Happened
During the course of an ordinary week in Hollywood, movie producer Ben must navigate his way through shark-infested waters as he struggles to complete his latest projects. A demanding studio boss demands extensive changes to a movie starring Sean Penn, while another chief won't greenlight a project unless star Bruce Willis shaves his beard. Meanwhile, Ben tries to reconcile with his wife and maintain a relationship with his young daughter.
Director: Barry Levinson
Stars: Bruce Willis Catherine Keener John Turturro Kristen Stewart Lily Rabe Marin Hinkle Robert De Niro Robin Wright Sean Penn Stanley Tucci