Borg vs. McEnroe (2017)

Released April 13, 2018, in the US.

Filmed in Monaco, Sweden, England, Czech Republic, and New York.

Based on truths.

The story: In 1980, 24-year-old humble and composed Swedish Bjorn Borg has become legendary in the tennis world.

He is feeling the stress of his up-and-coming matches for a fifth Wimbleton win and isn't sure he can or wants to make it.

When Borg makes it to the Men's Singles Finals,  he is matched up against aggressive, rebellious, up-and-coming 21-year-old American John McEnroe.

The result has been considered the greatest tennis match ever.

Stars Sverrir Gudnason , Leo Borg , Jane Perry , Roy McCrerey , Mats Blomgren , Stellan Skarsgard , Julia Marko Nord , Marcus Mossberg , Scott Arthur , Jackson Gann , Ian Blackman , Robert Emms

Directed by Janus Metz

Rated R

Some Swedish w/English subtitles

HISTORY/DRAMA

A Child is Waiting (1963)

Released January 11th in the US.

Filmed in California and Nevada.

The story: Jean Hansen goes to the Crawthorne State Training Institute in need of a job. A friend of hers works there and told Jean they could use help.

The Institute is a boarding school for mentally challenged children where things are run by psychologist Dr. Clark.

Jean has no teaching training nor has she ever worked with children. She actually went to school for music shortly before dropping out and looking for her place in the world.

At first, Jean isn't sure she has much to offer the children at the Institute but then she takes a liking to quiet, withdraw, lonely Reuben.
It isn't until Jean realizes that she cannot just concentrate on Reuben that she believes she has no place at the Institute.

When she finally decides to throw in the towel Dr. Clark finally steps in, convincing her that she is a great contribution to the Institute and the real needs of the children who attend there.

Stars Burt Lancaster, Gloria McGehee, Judy Garland, Bruce Ritchey, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill, Lawrence Tierney, John Marley, Elizabeth Wilson, Paul Stewart, Bill Mumy, Jim Backus, John Cassavetes, Marilyn Clark, Fred Draper, Mario Gallo, Juanita Moore, Brian Corcoran

Directed by John Cassavetes

Not Rated

DRAMA

Untold : Deal with the Devil (2021)

Made for Netflix, airing August 17th in the US.

Filming location(s) unknown.

The story: In 1986, on a dare, college student Christy Salters entered a boxing tournament and won.

She continued on with three more matches when she found that she could actually make money boxing, not to mention she was very good at it.

When she needed a trainer she was set up with prominent James Martin , who was skeptical of training a female at first but trained her well and helped her win 44 matches.

Even though there was a 25-year-difference between them in age the two began a loving/protective relationship and soon married.

By 1994 , Christy was signed to Don King and that made both Christy and James famous and rich.

Even though Christy was now a World Champion fighter she was unhappy and wanted a better trainer who could teach her the techniques that could further her career , but James would not allow it.

Every aspect of Christy's life was now being controlled and manipulated by James which caused Christy to become resentful of him.

In 2010 , when she met up with a long lost female sweetheart from high school , James began feeling the pressures of losing Christy for good.

But he could not let that happen.

Stars Christy Salters Martin , James Martin , Joyce Salters , Johnny Salters , Jimmy "Shortdog" Maloney , Sherry Lusk , Mike Tyson , Deirdra Gogarty , Lisa Holewyne , Laila Ali , Miguel Diaz

Directed by Laura Brownson

Rated TV14

DOCUMENTARY/BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/SERIES

"Christy Martin is among the first class of women to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame."

Falling in Love (1984)

Released November 21st in the US.

Filmed in New York and New Jersey.

The story: While riding the train during the holidays married businessman Frank passes by, without much thought, married graphic artist Molly.

Later that evening while shopping at the same book store, Frank and Molly bump into each other, mixing up their bags.

Christmas day Frank is with his wife and sons, Molly is with her husband.

While exchanging gifts with their spouses, both Frank and Molly think of each other with a smile when they find they have each other's books.

Later still, they meet again on the train and talk a bit.

Then they find themselves speaking of each other to a friend.

Before too long, Frank and Molly begin seeing each other on a regular basis, enjoying each other's company so much that they cannot get enough of it.

Stars Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest, Harvey Keitel, George Martin, Jane Kaczmarek, David Clennon, Victor Argo, Wiley Earl, Jesse Bradford, Chevi Colton, Richard Giza

Directed by Ulu Grosbard

Rated PG13
DRAMA

A Walk on the Moon (1999)

Released April 23rd in the US.

Filmed entirely in Canada.

The story: It is the summer of 1969.

This summer, just like every summer, the Kantrowitz family are spending their vacation in a cabin in New York.

Pearl Kantrowitz is the mother of Daniel and Alison and wife to TV repairman Marty.

One afternoon,  Pearl is out shopping for a blouse.

Unexpectedly she meets salesman, charming Walker.

Walker is a free kind of sort who takes Pearl by surprise. 

When Marty has to leave town for work he is unable to get back when he expected due to an overwhelming amount of TVs that need repairing as the moonwalk is in expectance.

That's when Pearl finds herself alone with Walker.

Soon the two start a close, emotional relationship that Pearl isn't sure she can be without.

Stars Diane Lane , Liev Schreiber , Tovah Feldshuh , Bobby Boriello , Anna Paquin , Stewart Bick , Julie Kavner , Jess Platt , Viggo Mortensen , Mahee Paiement , Star Jasper , Ellen David , Lisa Bronwyn Moore , Tamar Kozlov , Lisa Jakub , Victoria Barkoff , Joe Perrino , Jesse Lavendel

Directed by Tony Goldwyn
Rated R
DRAMA

Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

Released February 9th in the US.

Filmed entirely in California.

The story: Dick and Jane are a happily married couple with one son, one dog, and a nice life.

When Dick loses his job unexpectedly they believe they won't go under too quickly.

Both Jane and Dick try getting jobs they are unqualified for but that is hopeless.

Unemployment just isn't going to happen, borrowing money is out of the question and then getting turned down for a loan after already being in debt for two prior loans,  Dick and Jane have no idea what they will do.

When they are unexpectedly at the bank during a robbery and Jane easily gets away with a handful of dough, Dick gets a brilliant idea to bring in the necessary funds.

Stars George Segal, Jane Fonda, Ed McMahon, Sean Frye, Dick Gautier, Allan Miller, John Dehner, Walter Brooke, Mary Jackson, Hank Garcia, James Jeter, Maxine Stuart, Fred Willard, William Callaway, Jean Carson, Burke Brynes, John Brandon, Selma Archerd 

Directed by Ted Kotcheff

Rated PG
COMEDY

"Dad. Billy is doing his homework by candlelight."

"Splendid! So did Abraham Lincoln."

Penelope (1966)

Released November 10th in the US.

Filmed in New York and California.

The story: Penelope is a young, sweet woman married to busy banker James.

She is an eccentric type of gal, who likes to try her hands at many hobbies.

Most of the hobbies she takes up are in an effort to get James' attention, but it never seems to work.

The one thing she has been doing since she and James met though is stealing, and not even Penelope realizes she does that.

When she begins taking up bank robbery out of boredom and is close to getting caught she is thrilled.

Although, no one believes that Penelope would ever rob a bank.

Stars Natalie Wood, Amzie Strickland, Dick Shawn, Ian Bannen, Jonathan Winters, Norma Crane, Lou Jacoby, Peter Falk, Lila Kedrova, Arthur Malet, Jerome Cowan, Arlene Golonka, Bill Gunn

Directed by Arthur Hiller

Not Rated

COMEDY/DRAMA

The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020)

Released October 9th in the US.

Filmed entirely in Utah.

The story: Brianne takes her boyfriend PJ for a weekend in the small town where she attended elementary school.

While getting ready to go inside for the night after a dip in the hot tub, Brianne is attacked and killed.

Her murder is so brutal is it suspected that a werewolf killed her.

Sheriff Marshall isn't going for that though.

Werewolf's arent real according to him.

As the murders begin stacking up, Sheriff Marshall begins losing it while trying to balance finding and taking down the killer, the stresses of trying to quit drinking, and the stresses of his ex-wife and college-bound daughter.
Stars Jimmy Tatro, Annie Hamilton, Jim Cummings, Robert Forester, Riki Lindhome, Skyler Bible, Demetrius Daniels, Kevin Changaris, Anne Sward, Kelsey Edwards, Hannah Elder, Chloe East, Rachel Jane Day, Chase Palmer, Daniel Fenton Anderson, Gabe Casdorph, Will Madden

Directed by (& story written) Jim Cummings

Rated R
HORROR/MYSTERY/COMEDY

"In Memory of Robert Forester."

ABC Afterschool Specials : A Family Again (1988)

Made for ABC , airing October 15th in the US.

Season 17. Episode 2.

The story : Last Summer high school senior Beth Foster died unexpectedly.

Her younger sisters , responsible Lindsay and even younger Billie are trying their best to do everything they can to bring their parents some comfort.

But it seems like nothing they do is helping.

Their mother spends most of her days in bed and their dad cannot stop going off to work.

All of this is causing Lindsay lots of grief and confusion.

She just wants to have her family back again and she needs her parents to understand that.

After talking to her aunt who thinks her brother and sister-in-law could use some help , Lindsay attempts confession.

Nothing helps her feel any better until she begins spending time with a school mate who has also lost a sibling.

Stars Sherilyn Fenn , Tonya Crowe , Judith Barsi , Rikki Lake ,  Jill Eikenberry , Michael Tucker , Rob Stone , Pamela Adlon , Heather Fairfield , Anthony Thompkins , Karla Montana , Rhea Perlman , Jeanne Hepple , Tom Hodges 

Directed by (& story written) Camille Thomasson

Not Rated

DRAMA/FAMILY/SERIES/TV

The Butterfly Room (2012)

Released April 11 , 2014 in the US.

Filmed entirely in California.

The story : Ann is an odd older lady short on patience who keeps to herself and works meticulously on her butterfly collection.

One day she notices her neighbors young daughter Julie crying for her mother , outside her apartment door.

Ann invites Julie into her home and the two soon become close friends.

Ann teaches Julie as much about her butterfly collection as she can and spending this time with Julie takes Ann back to another time not too long ago.

She had met a young girl named Alice at the mall seemingly in need of help.

Ann befriended young Alice just as she had done with Julie.

Basically because Ann believed that Alice and Julie were in the same boat , both having mothers too busy for them , more concerned with themselves than their daughters.

Well , Ann loves children , always having time for them , and she doesnt like women who dont take the time to care for theirs.

Stars Barbara Steele , Ray Wise , Joseph H Johnson Jr , Ellery Sprayberry , Erica Leerhsen , Julia Putnam , Camille Keaton , Adrienne King , Elea Oberon , PJ Soles , Lorin McCaley , Matthew Glen Johnson , Heather Langenkamp , Joe Dante , Kirk Diedrich , Autumn Wendel , Jasmine Jessica Anthony

Directed by Jonathan Zarantonello

Not Rated

MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR