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The Man in the Moon (DVD) Contemporary Classics Robert Mulligan`s graceful coming-of-age drama, set in rural Louisiana in 1957, explores the relationship change two sisters experience when both fall for the handsome new boy next door, Court Foster (Jason London...
Robert Mulligan`s graceful coming-of-age drama, set in rural Louisiana in 1957, explores the relationship change two sisters experience when both fall for the handsome new boy next door, Court Foster (Jason London). The younger sister, 14-year-old Dani (Reese Witherspoon), gains Courts friendship and a brief kiss but not his romantic affections, which he delivers to college-bound Maureen (Emily Warfield). The once-close sisters turn into rivals while learning some painful lessons about growing up. But when a sudden tragedy strikes, they are forced to draw strength from their powerful familial bond. Witherspoon gives a moving performance in her film debut, and Mulligan demonstrates once again his graceful and tender knack (shown in previous films such as SUMMER OF `42 and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD) for capturing the bewilderment, awkwardness, and fresh excitement of adolescence.
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Director: Robert Mulligan
ACTORS: Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Reese Witherspoon, Jason London, Emily Warfield
Don`t Say a Word (DVD)
When psychiatrist Nathan Conrad discovers that his daughter has been kidnapped, the only way he can get her back is to pry critical information from the mind of a seriously disturbed teenager with a secret stuck deep in a blocked memory. The Conrads are the prototypical happy family: Nathan, a successful doctor (Michael Douglas); his loving wife, Aggie (Famke Janssen), who is bedridden with a broken leg suffered in a skiing accident; and eight-year-old Jessie (Skye McCole Bartusiak), an extemely intelligent and well-loved young girl. But late one night Jessie is abducted and used as collateral for a dangerous group of men who will stop at nothing to recover a stolen ten-million-dollar jewel.
Gary Fleder (KISS THE GIRLS) has crafted an excellent thriller shot on the streets of New York City, getting help from a fine supporting cast, including Oliver Platt as one of Dr. Conrad`s medical colleagues, Jennifer Esposito as a cop out to get to the bottom of a series of unexplained murders, and Sean Bean as a violent criminal who will kill anyone who gets in his way. But this is Douglas`s movie, starring as a loving family man and dedicated doctor who has to compromise his ethics in order to save his daughter`s life and free a teenager from a dangerous psychosis.R"
Director: Gary Fleder
ACTORS: Michael Douglas, Sean Bean, Brittany Murphy, Famke Janssen, Oliver Platt
Barney`s Outdoor Fun (DVD)
After a forest ranger visits the school, Stephen decides he wants to be a ranger when he grows up. There`s only one problem. He`s never been in a real forest! But with a little imagination and some help from Barney, Stephen soon learns all about the great outdoors at Camp Wanna Runna Round. It`s a place filled with wonderfuly woodsy fun where Baby Bop, Bj, camp counselor Barney and all the kids learn all about the great things to do in the forest. From hiking through the woods to pitching puppy tents , there`s never been a camp like Wanna Runna Round. There`s even a special visit from some of the cuddliest animal friends the kids have ever seen. So gather all your camping gear, because an outdoor adventure is about to begin.NR"
ACTORS: Barney
Miss Congeniality (DVD)
When a notorious criminal mastermind known only as the Citizen threatens to terrorize the Miss United States Pageant, the FBI scours their ranks to find a female agent capable of winning the contest and capturing the killer before it`s too late. Special Agent Gracie Hart (Sandra Bullock) may be the most physically beautiful woman in the Bureau, but her tomboyish lack of feminine grace jeopardizes the plan and spells disaster. Forced to turn to the once-proud beauty pageant consultant Victor Melling (Michael Caine), Agent Eric Matthews (Benjamin Bratt) tries to accomplish the impossible goal of transforming Hart from an unrefined rogue to a model candidate of elegance, poise, and style, with the irresistible power to win the pageant and simultaneously catch the killer. MISS CONGENIALITY combines the hilarious physical comedy and girl-next-door charm of Sandra Bullock with Michael Caine`s trademark British wit and impotent outrage, adding up to a devastating orgy of comedy, glamour, and catastrophe.PG-13"
Director: Donald Petrie
ACTORS: Sandra Bullock, Candice Bergen, Michael Caine, William Shatner, Benjamin Bratt
Pleasantville (DVD)
Two modern American teenagers are sucked into their television set and end up living in a black-and-white fifties sitcom. Bewildered by their new world`s naivete and innocence, they slowly start to add color and spice to the town`s life. Eventually, however, they begin to question their influence, wondering if their advanced 90`s attitudes are really that much better than those of the innocent past. Sterling effects and stand-out performances make this commentary on modern life a poignant, entertaining effort.PG-13"
Director: Gary Ross
ACTORS: Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, William H. Macy
