Directed by Francis Amat, Unraveling Athena: The Champions of Women?s Tennis chronicles the lifelong journey that female tennis champions experience.?Filled with interview footage of the world?s most successful tennis stars, Unraveling Athena gives us a glimpse into the lives of such players as Pam Shriver, Victoria Azarenka, Jalena Jankovic, and Billie Jean King, among many…
It can be easy for us to think so highly of ourselves that we ought. In this latest film from acclaimed director Lech Majewski, Valley of the Gods explores the nature of power vs. poverty through three separate yet intrinsically-linked narratives. Grappling with his recent divorce, John Ecas (Josh Hartnett) is a struggling writer who is searching for peace….
When the world insists that satisfaction only lies in romance, something is broken. While it?s true that romantic relationships can be exciting and life-giving, there?s little doubt that the pressure to ?find love? is everywhere. But is that really necessary to live a full and meaningful life? In her latest comedy Spinster, director Andrea Dorfman explores…
She Dies Tomorrow. Maybe. But she’s fairly certain that she will. Written and directed by Amy Seimetz, She Dies Tomorrow introduces us to Amy (Kate Lyn Shell), a young woman who is convinced that her life will come to an end the next day. While she has no idea how or when it may take place, her…
The stereotype that it is a woman?s duty and place in society to ?settle down? and have children is one that has been ingrained into the expectations of cultures all over the world for generations. A quick glance into history shows us how monarchies and dynasties rose and fell seemingly based on a woman?s ability…
Written and directed by Kris Rey,?I Used to Go Here?tells the story of Kate Conklin (Jacobs), a young author about to release her debut novel. When her book receives less-than-stellar reviews, Kate is hurt and frustrated by the response. After she receives an invitation from her former professor and old crush, David (Clement), to speak…
Is there anyone in Hollywood having more fun than Nicolas Cage? Though Cage is a former Oscar-winner (Leaving Las Vegas) and action hero (The Rock, Face/Off), this current phase of his career has seen him make some seemingly bizarre film choices that range from the horrifying (Mom and Dad) to the strange (Mandy) to the horrifyingly…
What happens when a big, police inspired drug sting goes bad? Most Wanted, from writer/director Daniel Roby, is inspired by a true story of a Canadian man who was used by the police and left hanging in the wind when things turned bad. Daniel L?ger (Antoine-Olivier Pilon) is a recovering heroin addict, who finds himself…
Directed by Rod Lurie (The Contender), The Outpost tells the story of Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV, a small unit of U.S. soldiers left alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, who are tasked with helping maintain the peace and build relationships with the locals. Trapped at the bottom of a deep valley between three mountains in Afghanistan,…
Atom Egoyan does not make life easy for the characters in his films. Known for such powerful and entracing films as?The Sweet Hereafter,?Exotica, and?Chloe, the iconic director always creates characters who are caught up in complex relationships that challenge the viewer?s assumptions. His latest film,?Guest of Honour, continues this trend by building around what appears…
