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The Light Between Oceans

The Light Between Oceans

Posted on September 1, 2016 at 5:55 pm

B
Lowest Recommended Age: High School
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for thematic material and some sexual content
Profanity: Mild language
Nudity/ Sex: Sexual situations, some nudity
Alcohol/ Drugs: None
Violence/ Scariness: Discussion of wartime violence and loss, miscarriages, dead body
Diversity Issues: None
Date Released to Theaters: September 2, 2016
Date Released to DVD: January 23, 2017
Amazon.com ASIN: B01LDWUQ4I

The lighthouse is on an island called Janus, and the lighthouse keeper explains that it is named for the two-faced god who is memorialized in the first month of each year, January. One face looks to the past, the other to the future — “two ways of looking at things.” The theme of duality and …

Max Rose

Max Rose

Posted on September 1, 2016 at 5:51 pm

B
Lowest Recommended Age: High School
MPAA Rating: Not rated
Profanity: Some strong language
Nudity/ Sex: Sexual references, themes of adultery
Alcohol/ Drugs: Drinking, prescription drugs
Violence/ Scariness: Sad death
Diversity Issues: None
Date Released to Theaters: September 2, 2016

Jerry Lewis is back, playing the title character in “Max Rose,” a longtime jazz musician rocked to discover that his late wife might have been unfaithful. This 2013 film arrives in theaters in 2016, with Lewis giving a performance that is best described with a word not usually thought of for him: subdued. Lewis, then …

Clip from “Pup Star”

Posted on September 1, 2016 at 8:00 am

The creators of the “Air Bud” and “Air Buddies” films are proud to announce their newest dog-filled film, “Pup Star,” a canine spin on America’s hit TV singing competitions. The film is has 13 original songs and includes voice talent from the top music icons Ziggy Marley and Juicy J. It’s available now via Fandango.

Interview: Natalie Portman on “A Tale of Love and Darkness”

Interview: Natalie Portman on “A Tale of Love and Darkness”

Posted on August 31, 2016 at 3:44 pm

Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman wrote, directed, and stars in “A Tale of Love and Darkness,” based on the international best-selling memoir by Amos Oz. It was a pleasure to speak to her about the challenges of adapting the book and directing a child actor. What do we learn from the troubled but tender relationship between …

Interview: Keegan DeWitt

Interview: Keegan DeWitt

Posted on August 30, 2016 at 3:23 pm

Keegan DeWitt is a versatile and sought-after composer who has worked on a remarkably wide range of television and film projects. Keegan DeWitt is a versatile and accomplished composer, who has strengthened many stories across film and television. This October, his music will heighten the drama of HBO’s highly anticipated series, “Divorce,” starring Sarah Jessica …