The Help (2011) is a powerful drama directed by Tate Taylor, based on Kathryn Stockett’s bestselling novel. Set in the 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi, the film follows aspiring journalist Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan (Emma Stone), who decides to write a book from the perspective of African American maids working in white households. With the help of … Read more
Catch Me If You Can (2002) is a biographical crime drama directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the real-life story of Frank Abagnale Jr. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank, a teenage con artist who successfully poses as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer while forging millions of dollars in checks. Hot on his trail … Read more
The Martian (2015) is a sci-fi survival drama directed by Ridley Scott, based on Andy Weir’s novel of the same name. The film stars Matt Damon as Mark Watney, an astronaut who is mistakenly presumed dead and left behind on Mars after a storm forces his crew to evacuate. Alone on the harsh planet with … Read more
Pay It Forward (2000) is a heartfelt drama directed by Mimi Leder, based on the novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde. The film follows Trevor McKinney (Haley Joel Osment), a thoughtful young boy who is inspired by his social studies teacher, Eugene Simonet (Kevin Spacey), to create a kindness-based movement called “Pay It Forward.” Instead of … Read more
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) is the sequel to Wreck-It Ralph (2012), directed by Rich Moore and Phil Johnston. The story follows Ralph (John C. Reilly) and his best friend Vanellope (Sarah Silverman) as they venture into the vast, unpredictable world of the internet in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s arcade game, … Read more
Luca (2021) is a heartwarming animated coming-of-age film from Pixar, directed by Enrico Casarosa. Set in a picturesque seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the story follows Luca Paguro (Jacob Tremblay), a young sea monster who discovers the human world with his adventurous new friend, Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer). As they explore life on land, … Read more
Monsters, Inc. (2001) is a heartwarming animated comedy-adventure from Pixar, directed by Pete Docter. The film is set in the city of Monstropolis, where energy is generated by harvesting children’s screams. James P. “Sulley” Sullivan (John Goodman) and his one-eyed best friend Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) are top scarers at Monsters, Inc. However, their world … Read more
Ice Age (2002) is an animated adventure-comedy directed by Chris Wedge and co-directed by Carlos Saldanha. Set during the prehistoric Ice Age, the film follows an unlikely trio—Manny the woolly mammoth (Ray Romano), Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo), and Diego the saber-toothed tiger (Denis Leary)—as they embark on a journey to return a lost human … Read more
Madagascar (2005) is an animated adventure-comedy directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. The film follows a group of zoo animals from New York’s Central Park Zoo—Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), and Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer)—who unexpectedly find themselves stranded on the wild … Read more
A Star Is Born (2018) is a romantic musical drama directed by Bradley Cooper, marking his directorial debut. Starring Cooper as seasoned musician Jackson Maine and Lady Gaga as aspiring singer Ally, the film follows their passionate but tragic love story. Jackson discovers Ally performing in a small bar and helps propel her to fame, … Read more