Religulous

Bill Maher pushes a lot of buttons about people’s faith in this documentary. If you are sensitive about the topic, then this movie will probably offend you. I think it is healthy to push buttons and get people to think. I didn’t agree with all of Bill Maher’s conclusions, but I found the movie quite amusing and laughed out loud several times. He picks on pretty much everybody (gay Muslims, ex-Jews for Jesus, that wacko who has folks believing he is the second coming of Christ, and a Holy Land amusement park!), and those TV evangelists deserved it the most. He inserts amusing tidbits from various religious movies, and even Scarface! For a documentary, it kept me interested and never bored. I enjoyed it, but like I said, it may offend some sensitive folks.

Flash of Genius

Good movie about the frustrating legal battles that tore apart a man’s life after Ford Motor Company stole his invention for the intermittent windshield wipers. Greg Kinnear stars. I enjoyed it.

Body of Lies

Another movie on terrorism that takes you all over the Middle East hunting for bad guys. Plenty of action and suspence. Leo DiCaprio as a CIA operative at odds with his boss in DC, Russell Crowe. Very exciting; if you haven’t had enough of movies on terrorism already.

Eagle Eye

Good action film. This movie brings paranoia to a new level. Shia Labeouf stars with Michelle Monaghan as they follow orders from a mysterious voice on the phone that seems to have all-seeing eyes. Another one of those movies that leaves too much to chance, yet seems to work out almost perfectly. It is still very exciting, and once you figure out where the orders are coming from, it will bring to mind a certain old Stanley Kubrick movie. Oops! Did I give it away? Lots of explosions, shoot outs and car chases. Enjoy.

The Duchess

Good period film. Ralph Fiennes plays a perfect scoundrel of a husband. You will love to hate him. Keira Knightly as the popular duchess who must put up with her philandering husband, all in the name of social standing in stuffy old England. I’m not a Keira fan, but she does play the part very well. Will probably be nominated for plenty of awards. I enjoyed it. Only for those who like the corset and wig films.

Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist

Cute teenage movie. The movie follows a couple of groups of high school seniors through an endless night around NYC clubs as they search for the location of an elusive rock band, while two girls vie for the affections of geeky Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad). I’m still not sure what either girl saw in Cera, but the movie is entertaining - and there is a running theme with some bubble gum. I wasn’t paying attention to the gum until one particularly gross – and unforgettable – scene with the drunk blonde, so I’m not sure when it all started. I loved the gay band members; they were probably my favorite part of the movie. I kept hoping a certain arrogant and condescending bimbo would get punched in the face. A fun movie for those who like teenager films.

Miracle at St Anna’s

Good movie, but too pat of an ending. The movie begins enticingly enough with a veteran who kills someone he recognizes from WWII. Most of the rest of the movie takes place during WWII with the plight of 4 black Buffalo Soldiers as they rescue an Italian boy. All of it was excellent, except for the end, which ties everything into a big shiny red bow. I was disappointed in the ending, but the rest of the movie was excellent, even powerful. Your call.