"Bull Durham" is a 1988 sports romantic comedy film directed by Ron Shelton. The story revolves around the world of minor league baseball and follows the lives of three main characters: Crash Davis, a veteran catcher; "Nuke" LaLoosh, a talented but inexperienced pitcher; and Annie Savoy, a passionate baseball groupie who chooses one player each season to mentor.
As the baseball season progresses, Crash takes Nuke under his wing, teaching him not just about the game but also about life and love. Meanwhile, Annie finds herself caught in a love triangle between Crash and Nuke, leading to amusing and heartfelt moments of romance and rivalry.
The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of dreams. It has been praised for its witty dialogue, authentic portrayal of the baseball world, and the chemistry between the lead actors. "Bull Durham" is often considered one of the best sports films ever made and has become a cult classic. It stars Kevin Costner as Crash Davis, Tim Robbins as "Nuke" LaLoosh, and Susan Sarandon as Annie Savoy.
They finally buy a home in New York but the timing is all wrong when George suddenly finds himself unemployed! The Manhattan couple research ways to survive and examine some alternative living type options when they decide to experiment with an uncommon style of living more reminiscent of the 1960's. They join a commune in Georgia where free love is the rule of the day. his is a comedy directed by David Wain (Children's Hospital as director, Reno 911 as an actor), and explores the modern day hippie community style living the couple find when they spend the night in a B&B hotel with some extra added attractions. The change from their cushy New York lifestyle to living life in the rough makes for a funny and entertaining movie that stars Jennifer Aniston (Friends, The Break-Up) as Linda, Paul Rudd (Knocked Up, I Love You, Man) is her husband George. Also starring are Justin Theroux (Mulholland Drive, Inland Empire) as Seth, Malin Akerman (27 Dresses, Heartbreak Kid) as Eva, also Ray Liotta (Goodfellas, Field of Dreams) and Alan Alda (MASH, The Aviator). Rated R for "graphic nudity" but don't expect that from the central players!
Contraband's lead character Chris Farraday and the actor who portrays him have a lot in common. Mark Wahlberg was also a troubled man who wound up in jail for crimes he committed before turning himself around and travelling the straight and narrow. The movie Contraband tells a tale of drugs and how they can ruin lives. When Farraday's brother Andy botches the drug deal he's involved with for his boss Tim Briggs (played by Giovanni Ribisi (Saving Private Ryan, Public Enemies) he becomes a marked man. Andy Farraday (played by Caleb Landry Jones of Superbad, The Social Network), now deeply in debt to his boss, seeks help from his brother to save his skin! Mark Wahlberg (Boogie Nights, We Own The Night) must get back into shape so he can outwit the drug lords, hit men, and cops to save his brother and his wife Kate and kids. Kate Farraday is played by Kate Beckinsale (The Aviator, Click) only wants her husband back alive! Baltasar Kormakur (A Little Trip to Heaven) directed this action packed film.
When a former cop goes out on a ledge, threatening to jump from the rooftop of a Manhattan hotel, the police rush to the scene. Soon the tactical team plus SWAT get involved and then a female cop and psychologist asks to help talk him down from the ledge. Things get interesting when we find the apparent suicide attempt is merely a front for a huge diamond heist that the Man on a Ledge has planned out with his brother. ilmed in New York, this action packed thriller stars Sam Worthington (Clash of the Titans, Avatar) is Nick Cassidy, Elizabeth Banks (30 Rock, Scrubs) is Lydia Mercer, Joey Cassidy is played by Jamie Bell (The Adventures of Tintin, Jumper), Ed Harris (Appaloosa, The Abyss) is David Englander, and Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer, Phenomenon) plays the part of Suzie Morales. Cops gone bad seems to be a popular theme in movies lately but this time around the plot twists are especially thrilling!
With stars like Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Courtney B. Vance, and Keke Palmer this film about a small town choir burdened by the town's budget cuts appears to be a hit. The choir's director (played by Kris Kristofferson) dies suddenly and Queen Latifah's character Vi Rose Hill soon takes control. This prompts G.G. Sparrow (Dolly Parton) to jump in because she thought it should be her to replace the dearly departed musical director. And as Sparrow is also a major donor with big bucks to spend, she could definitely help with financial issues brought on by the town budget cuts.he younger generation approves of G.G. Sparrow and her plans to modernize the choir's music and style and have their own agenda's which include romance and rebelliousness. At stake is the national annual competition titled "Joyful Noise" and the two leading women must overcome their differences to reach a competitive level. Dolly Parton (9 to 5, Steel Magnolias) is superb as the wealthy G.G. Sparrow, Queen Latifah (Beauty Shop, The Dilemma) is the hardheaded Vi Rose who's daughter Olivia (Keke Palmer) begins dating G.G.'s grandson, Randy (Jeremy Jordan) making yet more sparks fly in this small town. Beautiful music and wonderful acting give this just the right spirit for any season!
According to the fairy tale story there was once a race of giants who ruled the earth. Now the young farmhand Jack finds he is responsible for opening a gateway that allowed the giants to return and reclaim the land they lost centuries ago. Jack, who now becomes the Giant Killer, is now fighting for the kingdom, people, and also the life of a kidnapped princess. Now Jack will become an unwilling legend when he defies the giants he only thought existed in a legendary story. Farm boy Jack is played by Nicholas Hoult (About A Boy, XMen: First Class), Eleanor Tomlinson (Alice in Wonderland) is Isabelle the princess, Stanley Tucci (Shall We Dance?, Julie & Julia) is Lord Roderick, the King's advisor. Ian McShane (Kings, Pillars of the Earth) is King Brahmwell, father of the princess who hates to see his royal daughter falling for the lowly farm boy. Jack the Giant Killer will be a fun fairy tale come to life on the big screen!
Liam Neeson heads a great cast of The Grey which is about what happens after an airplane crash lands in the wilds of Alaska. And no it's not another movie about cannibalism! This time the hungry mouths wanting to be fed are canine or rather grey wolves that are always hungry this time of year. The team of oil drillers find they must struggle to survive when the plane they were in crash lands in the wilds of Alaska. At first all they see around them is the dull grey of the wilderness but soon moving objects become visible and when they close in are revealed as a pack of extremely hungry wolves. iam Neeson, best known for roles in The A-Team and Clash of the Titans, is Ottway. Also starring in The Grey are Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend's Wedding, About Schmidt), Frank Grillo (Breakout Kings, Mother's Day), JamesBadge Dale(Rubicon, The Pacific), Larissa Stadnichuk is the stewardess and a stunt woman). Look for plenty of beautiful Alaskan scenery and some scary wolves!"
When Sylvester Stallone dreams up an action movie script he knows exactly who he wants for each part. Although Stallone did not write or direct The Expendables 2 he stated he had the story "plotted out in my mind's eye" and the assembled dream team of action players will no doubt be exciting to watch. With Simon West (Con Air, The Mechanic) directing and a big ensemble cast this sequel will definitely be one worth seeing. Returning are Bruce Willis (Die Hard series, Pulp Fiction) as Mr. Church in an expanded role, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Trent Mauser, whose part is also expanded from the original film, and of course Sylvester Stallone is back as Barney Ross. When mercenary Jean-Claude Van Damme (Universal Soldier, Double Impact) brutally murders one of their own the Expendables enter hostile territory to avenge his death. New members Billy the Kid (Liam Hemsworth) & Yu Nan as Maggie are among the stellar cast. Others include Jason Stratham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, and Chuck Norris making The Expendables 2 a must see for action movie lovers!
Computer animated comedies are usually visually stunning and often funny as well. These Madagascar movies, with this one being the third in the popular series, are especially entertaining and amusing. Familiar voices and some that you think you might recall fill this film with plenty of amusing dialog while you watch the antics of a Lion, Zebra, Hippo, and Giraffe that are attempting to return to New York after they escape from confinement in Africa. The group get sidetracked and soon wind up in Monte Carlo. But the Siberian tiger helps guide them back state side. Voices you may recognize include Ben Stiller as the Lion Alex, Chris Rock as the Zebra Marty, David Schwimmer does Melman a Giraffe, and as Gloria the Hippo you will hear the voice of Jada Pinkett Smith. Also Cedric the Entertainer does the voice for Maurice and Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat) is King Julien XIII. Listen for a voice from the past to play a Norway Lemming named Freddie. Martin Milner starred in Adam-12 and Route 66 back in the 1960's. This may be the most fun and adventurous Madagascar movie yet so don't miss it!
Actually the forth in this beloved series of movies about Ice Age characters who are adrift in a confusing world, they are now separated from their familiar life and find that a cataclysmic event (volcano erupts in Iceland) caused a whole continent to become detached and adrift. The seafaring trio of Manny (voice of Ray Romano), Ellie (Queen Latifah), and Sid (John Leguizamo) also along for the ride are Diego (voiced by Denis Leary) and Chris Wedge voicing for Scrat. They find themselves separated, adrift, and now forced on a seafaring quest that makes them heroes as they are challenged as never before when discovering new worlds while battling some pretty ruthless pirates (are there any other kind?). Scrat the squirrel (Chris Wedge) finds reuniting with his nut takes him to some pretty prehistoric places not fit for a squirrel. As they explore the new world they find we, the viewing audience, follow along for a fun filled experience. It's good to have these loveable guys back once again!
The latest in the popular series of Men in Black films is coming to a theater near you and even Barry Sonnenfeld (director) and Steven Spielberg will return as exec producer of this action packed movie which will also be in 3-D this time around. Josh Brolin also returns as the Young Kevin Brown or Agent K and Rip Torn will once again portray Chief Zed MIB head. he MIB team always give us an amusing action packed thrill ride of a movie and this time around, with the addition of 3-D action we can expect even more! Agent J (Will Smith) takes a time jump reversal to the 1960 era to find that an alien is after the young version of Agent K (Josh Brolin) and even threatening the very existence of humankind. When Agent O (played by Emma Thompson) says Agent K died over forty years ago it gets confusing but the time jump makes many things more interesting in this plot twisting mankind saving film. Watch for the voice differences between Jones and Brolin and you decide who's who.
