"Oliver Twist" is a British drama movie released in 1948, directed by David Lean. The movie is based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens and tells the story of a young orphan named Oliver Twist who falls in with a group of thieves and criminals in 19th century London. The movie explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving world.

The Roommate's premise seems simple enough, and in light of Virginia Tech and elsewhere, maybe even plausible. The studio says The Roommate is, ""A psychological thriller about a deranged college freshman who becomes obsessed with her new roommate." If the girls take Psych 101, they may learn "deranged" is not appropriate clinical vocabulary for a girl who systematically and deliberately murders all of her roommate's friends and loved ones. To their credit, Leighton Meister who plays Rebecca, first-year serial killer, and Minka Kelly, who plays Sara, unwilling object of obsession, rise above primitive writing and production values that fall far short of the balance between sex and fear, redeeming the movie as much as any two gifted girls might. The Roommate may be more valuable as a promotional piece for Los Angeles Loyola Marymount University; and, over time, the film may be far notable as a showcase for 2011 college fashions than for its riveting representations of paranoid schizophrenia. Will those nasty blood stains wash out of that adorable Abercrombie skirt?

The Survivor is a drama film released in 2021, directed by Barry Levinson and starring Ben Foster. The movie is based on a true story of Harry Haft, a Jewish boxer who survived Auschwitz and went on to have a career in boxing.

"Wild" is a 2014 biographical adventure drama film that tells the story of Cheryl Strayed, a young woman who embarks on a solo hiking journey to heal from the emotional trauma of her past. The film explores themes of grief, self-discovery, and the power of nature. The film was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and stars Reese Witherspoon in the lead role.

"Casualties of War" is a 1989 American war drama film based on the true story of a group of American soldiers who committed a heinous crime during the Vietnam War. The movie follows the story of Private First Class Max Eriksson, a young soldier who witnesses the abduction, rape, and murder of a Vietnamese girl by his comrades.

The original fairy tale story titled Little Red Riding Hood was a cautionary tale filled with darkness and scary wolves but seemed mild compared to this up-dated version. Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and with a stellar cast including: Amanda Seyfried (Big Love, Mama Mia), Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight, Planet 51), Julie Christie (Glorious 39, Finding Neverland) and Billy Burke (Twilight, Fringe). Valerie is our Red Riding Hood who lives in a medieval village where a werewolf stalks its prey. She falls in love with a woodcutter who is beneath her as far as her parents are concerned. They had planned on her marrying into wealth and comfort with Henry (Max Irons) but she defies them. "When Valerie's sister is killed by the werewolf the town asks a famous "werewolf hunter" (Oldman) in to destroy the monster they've feared for decades. How can this beast be found when it takes on human form in daylight and could be among them at any time? Now the death toll will rise with each passing full moon."