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‘Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon’
In this moving film that focuses on Johnny Cash’s spirituality, we follow the legendary musician’s mercurial rise to fame and fortune and subsequent fall into drug addiction and depression. It also shows how Cash managed to get out of this rut by returning to his faith in God.
This outstanding biopic not only features interviews with numerous country stars but also rare, insightful conversations with Cash, which illuminate the Man in Black’s various ups and downs. It’s a truly inspiring real-life tale of hope and redemption.
Family Pick
‘Hugo’
After his father tragically dies, young Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield) has to live with his alcoholic uncle at a train station. There, the boy maintains a complex clock. But when his uncle vanishes, the youth must dodge the train station’s inspector while trying to fathom the mysteries of an automaton left behind by his father.
With an impressive cast and an endearing, fairytale-like story, this is a perfect dish of impressive cinematic art, a history of filmmaking, and family-friendly fare, with a healthy dollop of inspiration.
Thought-Provoking Film About Ill-Gotten Gains
“Twenty-One” is a popular 1950s quiz show and Herb Stempel (John Turturro) is its best contestant. But when charming newcomer Charles Van Doren (Ralph Fiennes) suddenly begins to out-compete Stempel, idealistic attorney Dick Goodwin (Rob Morrow) senses that something’s off.
This brilliant historical drama draws viewers in gradually with crisp writing, nuanced acting, and an ever-thickening plot. At its core, it’s a tale about the seductive power of money and fame, juxtaposed with ethics and morality.
A Western Ahead of Its Time
James Wylie (Dennis Morgan) is a gentlemanly gambler who’s wanted by the law. The authorities offer him a chance at exoneration if he helps them catch a much more dangerous criminal.
This entertaining Western takes you on a ride through the rough and tumble Old West. It features some surprisingly good dialogue, unexpected comedy, and some spurts of visceral action.
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