New Release
Before her medical residency begins, young Waverly (Andrea Bang) wants to relax for the summer in a small Canadian town. While attending a party, she almost drowns but is rescued by handsome lifeguard Blake (Robbie Amell). Will their tangled lives derail their blossoming attraction?
Based on a novel by author Kate Marchant, this romantic drama is pretty engaging. Some of the dialogue is a little hard to understand (due to Bang’s vocal fry), but the film should please hardcore fans of the genre.
Family Pick
‘My Neighbor Totoro’
A young girl named Satsuki (voiced by Noriko Hidaka) moves with her family to a rural area to be closer to her ill mother. In their new home, Satsuki and her younger sister Mei (Chika Sakamoto) encounter friendly spirits, including a large protective one named Totoro.This gently stirring animated tale doesn’t have any antagonists. Instead, it focuses on the importance of family, community, and the natural world. It also emphasizes the inherent beauty in everyday life—an appreciation of the profound within the seemingly mundane.
A Whimsical, Early ’90s Romcom
‘L.A. Story’
Harris K. Telemacher (Steve Martin) is a meteorologist who has grown tired of his humdrum life in Los Angeles and his annoying girlfriend Trudi (Marilu Henner). However, when a freeway sign gives him some helpful guidance on how to liven up his life, he embarks on an unusual journey.This nostalgic trip back to the 1990s is filled with hilarious takes on some of the silly clichés L.A. is known for. Although sappy in some places, it’s a feel-good romcom that ultimately culminates in a satisfying ending.
The Stars Shine in an Engaging Western
‘El Dorado’
When a kind family is threatened by land baron Bart Jason (Edward Asner), gunfighter Cole Thornton (John Wayne) shows up to support local lawman J.P. Harrah (Robert Mitchum) to resist the evildoers.This uproarious Western flick features wonderful chemistry between Wayne and Mitchum, backed by lots of two-fisted action, romance, and a surprisingly amount of comedy.
