Posted on April 17, 2020 at 8:00 am
First it was a movie with a young Christian Bale that never found an audience. Then it became something of a hit on video. Then it was a Broadway musical. And now that musical is available on Disney Plus. And of course you can watch the original, too.
Posted on April 16, 2020 at 9:14 pm
B +| Lowest Recommended Age: | Middle School |
| MPAA Rating: | Not rated |
| Profanity: | None |
| Nudity/ Sex: | None |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | None |
| Violence/ Scariness: | References to hunting, illness, sad death |
| Diversity Issues: | References to opportunities for women in sports |
| Date Released to Theaters: | April 17, 2020 |
Those feeling most sharply the loss of NCAA March Madness this year will be able to get some of what they miss with “Jump Shot,” a documentary produced by one of the all-time NBA greats, Steph Curry, about the man he considers one of his most significant forbears, the late Kenny Sailors, who invented the …
Posted on April 16, 2020 at 12:05 pm
You can have your own indie film festival at home now with some new releases: Phoenix Oregon: James Le Gros plays a bartender and would-be graphic memoirist (James Le Gros) who has lost his way. The outstanding cast includes Lisa Edelstein as a liquor distributor, Dietrich Bader as the restaurant owner, and especially Jesse Borrego …
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Posted on April 14, 2020 at 7:00 am
Tonight on PBS: A powerful documentary about the failures of the criminal justice system when it comes to mental illness, will millions of dollars wasted on the very definition of cruel and inhuman punishment. It is also the story of a pioneering judge who establishes a very successful pilot program, reducing arrests, recidivism, and costs. …
Posted on April 13, 2020 at 2:06 pm
George Takei: Standing Up to Racism, Then and Now Facing History writes: Amid these unprecedented times, we recognize that coming together as a community is as important as ever. We invite you to gather your family, grab some snacks, and join the Facing History community for a special series of engaging and thought-provoking online conversations …
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