New Release
In 1940, at the vigorous urging of the Great Britain’s new Prime Minister Winston Churchill, the Special Operations Executive (SOE) was formed to conduct unconventional warfare. This comedy actioner, loosely based on real events, shows how this secret unit aided the war effort against the Nazis during World War II.
Based on the Damien Lewis’s book “Churchill’s Secret Warriors,” this fictionalized account of the SOE’s exploits, features skilled direction and capable performances by co-stars Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson.
Family Pick
‘Felix and the Hidden Treasure’
Félix (Gabriel Lessard), 12 years old, often wonders what happened to his father, who vanished while out at sea. When his mother goes on vacation, Félix decides to embark on a journey to find his dad. Along the way, he’s joined by interesting characters and encounters a number of challenges.This animated seafaring adventure has positive messages about friendship and familial bonds, as well as about aging gracefully. Parents should be aware that although this is billed as a family movie, there is some cartoon violence.
A Romcom with Emotional Resonance
‘The Proposal’
Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock), whose visa is about to expire, is a successful Canadian editor-in-chief at a large New York publishing company. To secure an extension, she pressures her browbeaten assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) into marrying her.Despite its clichéd premise, the film offers plenty of entertainment as viewers observe how long the protagonists can maintain their ruse. Additionally, this romantic comedy delivers an unexpectedly emotional journey that should resonate with genre fans.
A Quiet Tale of Rural Indian Life
‘Pather Panchali’
Harihar Ray (Kanu Bannerjee) takes a journey from his small village to find a job and to improve his family’s circumstances. His absence leaves his family to cope with the many challenges.Renowned for its authenticity, this first film in The Apu Trilogy portrays the resilience of a close-knit family that finds moments of joy amid crushing poverty.
