This week, we feature a crime epic about a master thief and the cops trying to catch him and a timeless rom-com from the early 1940s.
New Release
‘Camp Hideout’
Noah (Ethan Drew) is a teen who is skirting on the edge of juvenile delinquency. After stealing a valuable item from some goons, he hides out with other youngsters at a church summer camp run by kooky man named Falco (Christopher Lloyd). However, Noah can’t run from his past life forever.
While there is some light tension present, this film mostly conveys valuable lessons about friendship and encouraging others to be better people. Overall, this comedy features good old fashioned wholesome entertainment, which families can enjoy.
Comedy | Family
Release Date: Sept. 15, 2023
Director: Sean Olson
Starring: Corbin Bleu, Ethan Drew, Amanda Leighton
Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Where to Watch: Theaters
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
Family Pick
‘The Lego Movie’
The wizard Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman) tries to defend a superweapon from the dastardly Lord Business (Will Ferrell). Before he is defeated, Vitruvius prophesies that “The Special” will rise up against the evildoers. The only problem is that an ordinary construction worker, Emmet (Chris Pratt), is the chosen one.
Although this film’s plot isn’t exactly original, the filmmakers manage to provide viewers lots of laughs along the way. This is not only an enjoyable movie for youngsters, but also for the kid in all of us.
Animation | Action | Adventure
Release Date: Feb. 7, 2014
Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Starring: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks
Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Where to Watch: Redbox, Vudu, Tubi
Rated: 3 stars out of 5
A Groundbreaking Crime Epic
‘Heat’
Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is an expert thief who wants to pull one last grand heist before he retires for good. However, he not only has problems with his own crew but also with the dogged police detective Lt. Hanna (Al Pacino), who is closing in on them.
This is visionary director Michael Mann’s underworld opus, anchored by outstanding performances by its ensemble cast and deft cinematography that showcases action and thrills that never let up once things get rolling. It’s phenomenal all around.
Action | Crime | Drama
Release Date: Dec. 15, 1995
Director: Michael Mann
Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer
Running Time: 2 hours, 50 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Where to Watch: The Criterion Channel
Rated: 4.5 stars out of 5
A Madcap Rom-Com
‘The Talk of the Town’
When Leopold Dilg (Cary Grant) is framed for arson, he hides in the home of his friend Nora Shelley (Jean Arthur). However, will Leopold be able to deal with professor Lightcap (Ronald Colman), who rents a room there?
This well-paced comedy about mistaken identity has so many great things going for it: heartfelt romance, suspenseful drama, hilarious situations, and much more.
Comedy | Drama | Romance
Release Date: Aug. 20, 1942
Director: George Stevens
Starring: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Ronald Colman
Running Time: 1 hour, 58 minutes
Not Rated
Where to Watch: Tubi, FuboTV, DirecTV
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
