"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.
The Company Men follows Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck), a sales executive that thinks his life is perfect because he has a nice house, a Porsche, beautiful wife, two great kids and gets to spend his free time golfing. However after get fired from his high ranking job due to downsizing he soon finds himself working for his brother-in-law as a carpenter. Although it may be now where close to the executive position he once had, Bobby soon learns that life isn't just about the job you have and how much you make. It's about the family you have and how they are there for you when you need them. The Company Men tells an amazing story about realizing what is important in life doing what you have to in order to preserve that.
Based on the Shakespearean play, The Tempest is a period movies set somewhere around the 16th or 17th century in a time where women who practiced witchcraft were punished. However this version of The Tempest has a twist, the sorcerer is now the sorceress. It is a story about a woman named Prospera who was banished by her brother and put on a ship to never return again along with her young daughter. Eventually she ends up on an island with no society and has to become both the mother figure and father figure to her daughter Miranda. The Tempest chronicles her rise to power over this magical island while battling many shipwrecked vigilantes who threaten to harm what she has. This movie offers everything from romance to action to science fiction making it a must see for all movie enthusiasts.
Blue Valentine is a love story about a modern day couple that is struggling to hold their marriage together. Just when they figure it is over, Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams) start to remember the how they found each other and what brought them together. Together they spend one night, basically reliving the past years of their relationship, what went wrong and what went right to try and save their marriage. Will the memories of the past and what once was be enough to make them change their ways now to save their marriage or will it prove to be too damaged. Blue Valentine movie is definitely full of intensity and drama that will show a true love story unfold."
I'm Still Here movie is a 2010 comedy drama film shot in mockumentary style. The scenario was written by Casey Affleck in association with Joaquin Phoenix which also portrays himself in the movie. Retired from his acting carrier he becomes a hip hop artist discovering all the funny relationships between the media, customers and the celebs. The tragedy of Joaquin Phoenix's self-destruction as an actor and as a hip hop star is completely showcased in the I'm Still Here movie and there is only one question arise: is it just a mockumentary about the retired star or a documentary about degradation of a mind?
An Emmy winning movie, Broken Trail is an AMC original that stars Robert Duvall as Print Ritter; an 1890's cowboy and Thomas Hayden Church as his nephew Tom Harte. Print is tired of working for everyone else and just wants ranch of his own, so when he gets the shot to move 500 horses from Oregon to Wyoming, he figures this is his shot. He enlists the help of his nephew Tim, however, the journey does not go as planned. Along the way they encounter many dangers and people who need their help, but they never run. Together the two men rescue women from prostitution, take on thieves and native warriors in hopes of just reaching their destination for the big payout. Broken Trail movie shows that when you do the right thing, in the end, the payout is worth far more, the two men have a new lease on life and happiness.
Faster is about an ex-convict named Driver (Dwayne Johnson) that is dead set on getting revenge on everyone who back stabbed him. Driver sets out on a mission with his kill list in hand to soon find out he is also being hunted, by a soon to be retired cop and a crazy hitman. He must do his best to stay alive while completing his task, but will he make it to the end or will they get to him first. Faster takes you on a ride to the finish line that will keep you wondering all the way to the end.
Nicholas Cage proves his special gift for keeping the paychecks coming, teaming up with the director of My Bloody Valentine for Drive Angry 3D, due in theaters early in February, 2011. The promotional materials seem a little ambivalent or ambiguous about the film's supernatural element: Cage supposedly has escaped from Hell to avenge his daughter's murder and rescue his infant grand-daughter from sacrifice at the hands of a devil-worshipping cult. Of course, "The Accountant," one of Satan's executive demons, pursues Cage as he drives angrily across a hostile landscape in hot pursuit of bad guys and redemption. Many of the synopses omit the demonic content, perhaps because it has very little impact on the characters, situations, or plot. Three classic American muscle cars actually star in Drive Angry 3D, exuding at least as much sex appeal as Charlotte Ross, who delivers a soon-to-be-legendary sex-and-violence vignette between Cage's angry driving sequences. What's not to love about a 1964 Buick Riviera, a 1969 Dodge Charger, and a 1971 Chevy Malibu all muscled-up and chromed for the occasion? Regardless of critics' and audiences' reaction to Drive Angry 3D, film historians may use the film as compelling evidence in support of their argument 3D definitely makes a film's imagery more vivid but does not automatically improve its content or redeem it as a work of art.
The Dilemma is a comedy about Ronny (Vince Vaughn) who has always thought his best friend and business partner Isaac's (Kevin James) marriage and life were perfect. Until he learns that Isaac's wife is having an affair and then he no longer believes in the sanctity of marriage. What he once believed is completely shattered in minutes; however, there are always two sides to every story. And Ronny is about to find out her side, but will it be too late to save his own relationship after his crazy behaviour over his friends failed marriage. The Dilemma is a hilarious look at the importance we put on other people's lives.
The King's Speech is a movie based on the story of the man who is known as King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. Since his brother renounced the throne, he was next in line, but at first he was reluctant to take the throne, because of social awkwardness and speech issues. However, with the help of a speech pathologist he hires and befriends he is able to overcome any nervousness or effects caused from it that he may have had in the past. This allows him to become a great leader of Britain and successfully lead his country into War. Without his new friends help, the King's speech would not have been what it was.
Recently filmed an almost contemporary western "No Country for Old Men", the Coen brothers, this time decided to move us in the days of classic Wild West. But the "True Grit" is not the classic westerns in the truest sense of the word. It's more of a drama, filmed in the surroundings of the Wild West. This kind of road movie, about three strong-willed characters: the old "badass" Rooster Cogburn, a brave Mattie Ross and a Texas Ranger, LaBeouf. Each of them has not only the fortitude and an iron grip, but a good heart. The plot develops at a leisurely journey through the cold emptiness prairie, discloses the nature of each of the characters. Accompanied by a travel encounters with different characters and, of course, dialogue is not deprived of their share of humor and sarcasm. Coens masterfully turned to recreate the atmosphere and spirit of the era. While you're watching the movie , you'll recall not only the classic westerns, but the adventure novels about cowboys and the Wild West. "Special words of praise worthy and acting game. Jeff Bridges is simply amazing with his talent and skill. He used all means of expression - facial expressions, gestures and mannerisms to create a very interesting and vivid image. Also liked Haley Staynfeld, perfectly played the role of persistent and strong young lady. "Thus, the Coen brothers came out not only careful and accurate recreation of the era, but also the emotional drama with excellent acting."