Actor Michael Keaton (1951)

The Flash (2023), an American superhero film, is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash. Helmed by director Andy Muschietti, it serves as the 13th installment in the DC Extended Universe. After assisting Batman and Wonder Woman in thwarting a robbery in Gotham City, Barry returns to his childhood residence where he lived with his parents Nora and Henry before Henry was wrongly imprisoned for Nora’s murder. On the day of her death, Nora had sent Henry to buy a forgotten can of food, leaving her alone in the kitchen where she was killed by an unknown attacker. Overcome with emotion, Barry ...

Morbius (2022), an American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, is produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel. As the third installment in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU), it tells the story of 10-year-old Michael Morbius and his surrogate brother Lucien (“Milo”), who bond over their shared blood illness and desire for normalcy while at a hospital in Greece. Their adoptive father and hospital director Nicholas arranges for Morbius to attend medical school in New York, while caring for Milo himself. 25 years later, Morbius declines a Nobel Prize publicly for his work involving artificial blood. ...

The Protégé (2021), an American action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell with a screenplay by Richard Wenk, follows the story of Anna, an assassin who was taken in and trained by Moody after he rescued her from a violent ordeal in Da Nang. Together, they traveled the world and completed high-profile contracts before settling down in England. While Anna runs a rare-book store, Moody resides in a grand manor house. On one fateful day, Rembrandt walks into Anna’s shop under the guise of buying a gift. In present times, Anna and Moody collaborate to take down a ...

The biographical film, Worth (2020), was directed by Sara Colangelo and written by Max Borenstein. It opens with Kenneth Feinberg teaching a class at Columbia University about the monetary worth placed on a person’s life in the eyes of the law. This comes into play when Feinberg is later appointed as the Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund after the terrorist attacks. His law partner, Camille Biros, joins him as his administrative deputy. To determine payouts for victims, Feinberg creates a strict formula based on their income. He is also ...

The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) is a gripping historical drama written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Set in August of 1968, it follows the preparations made by Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, David Dellinger, Lee Weiner, John Froines, and Bobby Seale as they plan to protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Five months later, they are arrested and charged with inciting a riot by crossing state lines. Appointed as prosecutors by Attorney General John N. Mitchell are Tom Foran and Richard Schultz, while all defendants except Seale are represented by William Kunstler and Leonard ...

Dumbo (2019), an American fantasy period adventure film directed by Tim Burton and written by Ehren Kruger, is a live-action adaptation and reimagining of Walt Disney’s 1941 animated feature film of the same name. Based on the novel by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl, it takes place in 1919 Sarasota, Florida. Equestrian performer and World War I amputee Holt Farrier has returned to his previous employer, the Medici Brothers’ Circus, which is run by Max Medici. ...

The action thriller film, American Assassin (2017), helmed by Michael Cuesta, follows Mitch Rapp and his girlfriend Katrina Harper as they enjoy a vacation in Ibiza, Spain. Tragically, moments after Katrina accepts Mitch’s marriage proposal, a jihadist cell storms the beach and begins attacking civilians with assault rifles. In the midst of chaos, Rapp desperately searches for Katrina but she is killed by the terrorists. Eighteen months later, consumed by his thirst for revenge, Rapp frequents an online message board where the terrorist responsible for his girlfriend’s death quizzes him on Islam and ...

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character, co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is the second Spider-Man film reboot and the 16th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, a 15-year-old high school student and protégé of Tony Stark, returns to Queens, New York. As he tries to balance school with his superhero identity, Peter eagerly awaits the opportunity to prove himself as an Avenger. However, Stark decides to keep him under close supervision, concerned that Peter may take on more ...

Directed by John Lee Hancock and written by Robert Siegel, The Founder (2016) is a biographical drama about Ray Kroc. In 1954, Kroc had spent most of his adult life as a salesman, becoming known for his hustle. This has garnered him both admiration and disdain as he peddles products that some consider more novelty than useful. Despite this, his hard work has provided him and his wife Ethel with a comfortable home in Arlington Heights, Illinois. However, Ethel longs for Kroc to devote more time to their relationship instead of constantly being on the road selling ...

An animated comedy film, Minions (2015), was produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. These small, yellow pill-shaped creatures have been around since the beginning of time, evolving from single-celled organisms into servants for history’s most sinister rulers. However, their loyalty towards their masters backfires as they accidentally cause their demise; rolling a Tyrannosaurus into a volcano, allowing a caveman to be attacked by a bear, crushing a Pharaoh and his subjects with a pyramid, and exposing Count Dracula to sunlight. The Minions are forced into hiding after shooting a cannon at Napoleon in Russia and find ...

Spotlight (2015) is a biographical drama film directed and co-written by Tom McCarthy. It follows the story of a group of journalists in Boston, who uncover a scandal involving sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. In 1976, two police officers discuss the arrest of Fr. John Geoghan for molesting children. An important church official meets with the victims’ mother, and an assistant district attorney enters to stress the significance of keeping this information from the media. Despite the severity of the situation, Geoghan is freed and no public statement is made. Fast forward to 2001, when Marty Baron takes ...

Director José Padilha brought the American science-fiction action film, RoboCop (2014), to life with screenwriters Joshua Zetumer, Edward Neumeier, and Michael Miner. This remake of the 1987 original is the fourth in the franchise. The story explores a futuristic world where multinational corporation OmniCorp introduces robotic peacekeepers to maintain law and order. CEO Raymond Sellars leads the company’s efforts to market this advanced technology to domestic law ...

Scott Waugh directed and co-edited Need for Speed (2014), an action crime film written by George and John Gatins. Based on Electronic Arts’ racing video game franchise of the same name, the story follows Tobey Marshall, a former race car driver who runs his late father’s garage in Mount Kisco, New York. Struggling financially, Tobey and his friends participate in street races at night. After one race, Dino Brewster, Tobey’s old rival, asks them to complete a rare Ford Shelby Mustang that belonged to ...

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) is an American black comedy-drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and co-written by Nicolás Giacobone, Armando Bó, and Alexander Dinelaris Jr. The film follows the story of Riggan Thomson, a former superhero actor who is haunted by the voice of his past self as Birdman. He struggles to make a name for himself again by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway adaptation of Raymond Carver’s short ...

Clear History (2013) is a comedy TV film, directed by Greg Mottola. In 2003, Nathan Flomm (previously known as bearded and long-haired) was an opinionated and obnoxious business associate of Will Haney in San Jose, California. Haney’s company was preparing to launch a new electric car, which Flomm did not agree with being named ‘the Howard’ after Haney’s son (who was named after the hero of The Fountainhead, Howard Roark). After accepting a severance package and cutting ties with the company, Flomm’s life took an unexpected turn. The Howard became a massive success, causing Flomm to miss ...

Blindsided (2013), an American thriller directed by Joseph Ruben, follows the story of Sara Taylor, a photojournalist stationed in Afghanistan. While exploring a building, she hears cries for help and proceeds to take a photograph. To her horror, she realizes that the crying woman is carrying a bomb disguised as a baby. The explosion leaves Sara blind and she returns to America with her boyfriend Ryan, who is eager to marry her. As Sara prepares for a party and goes out to buy supplies, she is knocked over by a cyclist. Upon arriving home, she discovers that Ryan has gone out but when she takes a shower, she unknowingly ...

Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation (2011) is an animated short produced by Pixar and directed by Gary Rydstrom. Three months after Toy Story 3, Bonnie has winter break and plans to go to Hawaii with her family. The toys are looking forward to a relaxing week, but Ken and Barbie secretly hitch a ride in Bonnie’s backpack, hoping for a Hawaiian adventure. However, Bonnie leaves them in her room instead, much to Ken’s dismay when he realizes their destination is not Hawaii. Barbie tells Woody that Ken had planned for their first kiss at sunset on a beach, inspired by a travel brochure of Hawaii.

The Other Guys (2010) is a buddy cop comedy directed by Adam McKay, who also co-wrote the script with Chris Henchy. The film follows the story of two officers from NYPD – Allen Gamble, a mild-mannered forensic accountant, and Terry Hoitz, a hot-tempered detective. Terry earned the infamous nickname “Yankee Clipper” after mistakenly shooting Derek Jeter during the World Series, leading to him being paired with Allen as his partner. However, they receive little respect from their fellow officers, especially detectives Martin and Fosse. The rest of the ...

Toy Story 3 (2010) is a popular animated movie by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film follows Andy Davis, who is now almost an adult at the age of 17 and getting ready to start college. Having not played with his toys for many years, only a select few remain: Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bullseye, Rex, Slinky, Hamm, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, the Aliens and three toy soldiers. Before leaving for school, Andy decides to bring Woody with him and packs up the rest of his beloved toys in a garbage bag to be stored in the attic. However, a mix-up occurs when Andy’s mother mistakes the bag for trash. The toys then find themselves on an ...

Post Grad (2009), an American romantic comedy-drama directed by Vicky Jenson, follows the story of Ryden Malby. She had been meticulously planning her life since she was eleven, and now, despite facing the challenges of graduating during a recession and relying on scholarships to fund her education, she is finally receiving her bachelor’s degree in English. During the graduation ceremony, there is some chaos as Ryden’s family arrives late. Along with her upbeat father Walter, meticulous mother Carmella, and ambitious younger brother Hunter, her eccentric grandmother Maureen also makes an appearance with her ...