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This week, we feature a dramatic biography of a famous car designer and a compelling remake of a teenage girl seeking justice in the Wild West.
New Release
‘Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend’
Frank Grillo stars as Ferruccio Lamborghini in this dramatic biopic about the famous Italian car designer. It shows his humble beginnings in Italy, his introduction to the automobile market, and how he eventually went up against motor racing legend Enzo Ferrari (Gabriel Byrne).
Grillo does a fantastic job of conveying Lamborghini’s single-minded pursuit of designing the perfect car and besting his more established rival. With well-paced drama and outstanding direction, this film will appeal to more than just auto enthusiasts.
Biography | Drama | Sport
Release Date: Nov. 18, 2022
Director: Bobby Moresco
Starring: Frank Grillo, Mira Sorvino, Eliana Jones
Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Where to Watch: Theaters
Rated: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Family Pick
‘Hope and Glory’
The London Blitz during World War II rains down bombs, some planes, parachuting pilots, and shrapnel on the neighborhood of a young boy (Sebastian Rice Edwards) and his family, yet they still find ways to keep smiling. Parents (Sarah Miles, Ian Bannen) try to maintain a normal family life, with tea and cake on the patio, cricket on the lawn, or an afternoon out fishing.
This dramedy, shows that amid the death and destruction that war brings, a family can retain its imagination to see wonderful possibilities in the present.
Drama | Comedy
Release Date: Oct. 16, 1987
Director: John Boorman
Starring: Sebastian Rice Edwards, Sarah Miles, Ian Bannen
Running Time: 1 hour, 53 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Where to Watch: Prime Video, Tubi
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
A Chilling Thriller
‘The Manchurian Candidate’
War can sometimes destroy a soldier’s hold on reality. Brainwashed by the communists after capture, returning soldier Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey) can be programmed to do whatever he’s told. His mother (Angela Lansbury) plays a key role in the deadly actions that take place.
At the time, this film made viewers aware of the mind-control techniques of the enemy during the Korean War. Today, it’s relevant to watch characters vehemently rail against “communists” while being secretly complicit.
Drama | Crime | Thriller | Satire
Release Date: Oct. 24, 1962
Director: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Laurence Harvey, Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury
Running Time: 1 hour, 51 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Where to Watch: Apple TV, Kanopy, Amazon Video
Rated: 5 stars out of 5
A Classic Western Retold
‘True Grit’
Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) wants justice and needs the assistance of Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges); a Texas Ranger (Matt Damon) soon joins them. Their pursuit of the bad guys transforms each as they make things right.
With painterly sets, costumes, and lighting, and with dialogue that’s faithful to the rhythm and diction of the time, this Western may bring you to tears.
Western | Drama
Release Date: Dec. 22, 2010
Directors: Joel and Ethan Coen
Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon
Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Where to Watch: DirecTV, Redbox, Vudu
Rated: 5 stars out of 5
