While watching films of gripping intensity, we often feel as though we need to remember to breathe.? But what about a film that?s wants you to breathe to remember? Directed by legendary director Alexandre Aja, Oxygen tells the story of a young woman (Melanie Laurent) who awakens in a cryogenic pod. Without any memory of who she…
We live at a time when the meaning of ?family? continues to evolve withing our culture. But can you be together without really being together? Together Together?tells the story of Matt (Ed Helms), a single middle-aged man who decides that he wants to father a child and turns to a surrogate to make his dreams…
What does it mean to leave mark on the world? While some argue that only the bravest or boldest are the ones who are change the landscape of their world, there are some who do so in small ways. These humble heroes will be remembered after their passing, not because of their amazing feats, but…
Set in a small-town in Ireland,?A Bump Along the Way?tells the story of Pamela (Bronagh Gallagher), a 44-year old woman who has her priorities out of order. Despite caring for her teenage daughter Allegra (Lola Petticrew), Pamela spends her nights partying and has difficulty making ends meet. When a one-night-stand results in a pregnancy, Pamela…
Admittedly, Netflix can be hit and miss with their dramas. Since they produce so much content, it?s completely understandable that there would be a great deal of films and series that are worth sleeping on.? Monster is not one of those films. Directed by Anthony Mandler,?Monster?tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), a promising,…
Everyone believes that they know the lives of celebrities from their social media. But what if you discovered that you knew one of them before they were famous and wanted to contact them again? Written and directed by Scott Abrahamson, Eat Wheaties! tells the story of Sid Straw (Tony Hale), an everyman who is frequently shunned by…
It?s hardly a secret that May the 4th?has taken on a life of its own. Though it began as an internet joke by fans, Disney has leaned into this unofficial Star Wars holiday to release new content and celebrate the galaxy far, far away. Now, with the day upon us, Disney+ has taken the opportunity to begin…
Bobby Boucher. Happy Gilmore. Ricky Bobby.? Now you can add Melanie to that list. The sports comedy is far from a new genre. Everyone loves an underdog story but the structure and style of these films are usually unbelievable, formulaic and totally predictable. But when they?re done well, they?re so much fun. Directed by Maureen…
Life-affirming and fascinating,?It Is Not Over Yet?transports the viewer to Dagmarsminde, a small long-term care facility in Denmark. Led by health practitioner May Bjerre Eiby, Dagmarsminde is committed to caring for their elderly residents and dementia patients by shifting their focus from medicine to the more controversial philosophy of ?care treatment?. Inspired by Florence Nightingale?s…
Directed by Chris J. Russo, Lady Buds follows the burgeoning (and potentially lucrative) cannabis industry in California. Opening with the decriminalization of marijuana, Buds follows six women, both new and legacy players, as they attempt to build their canna-business legally under the new government guidelines. As they line-up permits and request licenses, they soon discover that this new green…
