DVD Picks
Atonement
(2007)
Rated: RStars: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy
An intimate, upper class family drama is played against a vivid panorama of Great Britain during the Second World War.
Young @ Heart
(2008)
Rated: PGStars: The Young at Heart Chorus
“Staying Alive” takes on new meaning when you’re on the road with this troupe of unusual performers.
Shine A Light
(2008)
Rated: PG-13Stars: The Rolling Stones, Christina Aguilera, Buddy Guy
The Rolling Stones light it up and Scorsese captures it all.
The Visitor
(2008)
Rated: PG-13Stars: Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Jekesai Gurira
Character and setting – sensitively drawn – permit this important “little film” to make big points about a personal transformation and a social travesty.
Bigger, Stronger, Faster*
(2008)
Rated: PG-13Stars: Chris Bell, Mark Bell, Mike Bell
A candid look at steroid use in America – the good, the bad and the ugly.
The Pursuit of Happyness
(2006)
Rated: PG-13Stars: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton
Can a poor black guy with no education, who happens to be “good with numbers and people,” fulfill his dreams of becoming a successful stock broker?
Definitely, Maybe
(2008)
Rated: PG-13Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin
Isn’t it romantic? Yes it is! A fresh approach to romance is both original and captivating.
Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day
(2008)
Rated: PG-13Stars: Frances McDormand, Amy Adams
The lighthearted tale of a middle-aged Cinderella, skillfully told in the style of 1930s madcap comedy, and set in a nostalgically re-created London of that era—what’s not to like?
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
(2008)
Rated: PG-13Stars: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf
Dun-ta-dun-tun . . . Dun-ta-dunnnn . . .
Dun-ta-dun-tun . . . Dun-ta-dun! Dun! Dun!