Tessa Thompson

Rebecca Hall

Alia Shawkat

Jamie Hector

Follows a helpline volunteer who is part of the small army that gets on the phone every night, fielding calls from all kinds of people feeling lonely, broken, etc.

The Listener

The Listener (2022)

Hailee Steinfeld

Samuel L. Jackson

Brie Larson

Carol Danvers AKA Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau.

The Marvels

The Marvels (2023)

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

John Reardon

Michael Xavier

Indiana girl Lauryn wants to be a dancer, so she tries to audition for a Chicago dance school but fails to impress them; they tell her to return for the second audition a few weeks off and try to do something different. But in the meantime, her car gets towed; not wanting to return to Indiana and a brother who doesn't exactly support her, she gets a job at a burlesque club and discovers a different kind of dance.—rcs0411@yahoo.com

Make It Happen

Make It Happen (2008)

Whoopi Goldberg

Thandie Newton

Kerry Washington

The movie is based on Ntozake Shange's play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf." Unlike the original play which featured only 7 women known by colors performing the collection of 20 poems, the movie has given each of the 20 characters names. Each of the poems deal with intense issues that particularly impact women in a thought-provoking commentary on what it means to be a female of color in the world.—Anonymous

For Colored Girls

For Colored Girls (2010)

Michael B. Jordan

Phylicia Rashad

Florian Munteanu

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life. When childhood friend and former boxing prodigy Damian (Jonathan Majors) resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian--a fighter who has nothing to lose.

Creed III

Creed III (2023)

Jennifer Tilly

Mika Boorem

Morgan Fairchild

When Sarah, a girl with magic powers, and her normal twin sister Lindsey are invited to join both Alpha Nu Gamma and Pi Epsilon Delta, they discover that the two sororities aren't just rivals, they're bitter enemies. Suddenly, Sarah and Lindsey are initiated into an ancient battle between good and evil that threatens to drive the sisters apart and force one of them to make the ultimate sacrifice. Can Sarah learn to master her magic in time to defeat the resident evil on campus? Who can she trust and who will commit an unforgivable act of betrayal? The magic starts flying and anything can happen. When these supernatural forces collide, they'll give new meaning to hell week.—Alex

The Initiation of Sarah

The Initiation of Sarah (2006)

Alexander Skarsgård

Bill Camp

Ruth Negga

Mixed-race childhood friends reunite in middle class adulthood and become increasingly involved in each other's lives and insecurities. While Irene identifies as African-American and is married to a Black doctor, Clare "passes" as white and has married a prejudiced, wealthy white man.

Passing

Passing (2021)

Lily James

Lance Reddick

James Badge Dale

A modern Western that tells the story of two sisters, Ollie and Deb, who are driven to work outside the law to better their lives. For years, Ollie has illicitly helped the struggling residents of her North Dakota oil boomtown access Canadian health care and medication. When the authorities catch on, she plans to abandon her crusade, only to be dragged in even deeper after a desperate plea for help from her sister.—Anonymous

Little Woods

Little Woods (2018)

Camilla Belle

Katie Cassidy

Lance Henriksen

Jill Johnson, a young teenager, is asked to baby sit for a rich family in a massive 3 story house. The kids are sleeping, giving her no company until she gets a mysterious unknown call. When she finds out the caller is in the house, she fights for freedom. Can she escape and save the kids in time?—DanikaDrd

When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls (2006)

Aja Naomi King

Eva Longoria

Years after their summer romance comes to an end, an aspiring television producer and a talented musician cross paths and discover that their feelings for each other have never changed. With their careers taking them in different directions, they must choose what matters most.—yusufpiskin

Sylvie's Love

Sylvie's Love (2020)

Janelle Monáe

Clancy Brown

Sam Elliott

On Christmas Day, Jim Dear gives his wife Darling a female American Cocker Spaniel as a gift. Darling names her Lady, and she fits right in. Lady grows and becomes friends with her neighbor dogs; the elder Bloodhound, Trusty, and the feisty Scottish Terrier, Jock. Meanwhile, a nameless Schnauzer-mutt, Tramp, spends his days wandering the streets of New Orleans in search of food and causing trouble for the dog catcher Elliot. After freeing his friends, Bull and Peg from Elliot's carriage, he runs away and ends up in the Dears' backyard. Lady, beside herself after being ignored by the adults, finds Tramp and tries to give away his position until he points out that Darling is having a baby. He warns her that her owners will start to ignore her, but she does not believe him. Jim and Darling have a girl, Lulu, who they devote their lives to.Jim and Darling take Lulu out and leave Darling's Aunt Sarah to house sit. As she goes upstairs to practice her singing, her two cats, Devon and Rex begin to create a mess with Lady caught in the middle. Believing Lady to be the cause of it all, Aunt Sarah takes Lady to the pet store and has a muzzle placed on her. Lady escapes, but is threatened in an alley by a dog, Isaac. Luckily, Tramp saves her and helps remove her muzzle with a statue before taking the "scenic route" back to Ladies house, in order to avoid Elliot, as Lady lost her collar. They grow close and eat at a restaurant. Afterwards, Tramp reveals that he once had owners, but was abandoned once they had a child. They are found by Elliot and chased, resulting in Lady being captured. Tramp hesitates before escaping. Lady meets the other pound dogs who talk about Tramp and his exploits. The next morning, Jim and Darling pick up Lady and kick Aunt Sarah out. Lady begins to bond with Lulu.Tramp discovers that Peg and Bull have been adopted, causing him to regret leaving Lady behind. He goes to her house to apologize, which she appreciates, but does not want to see him. However, a rat plaguing the house, sneaks into Lulu's room. Lady is put away, as Elliot arrives to interview Jim and Darling. Lady manages to call Tramp who sneaks into the house and kills the rat, but is caught by Jim. As Elliot takes Tramp away to be euthanized, Lady uncovers the rat and proceeds to chase down the carriage with Trusty and Jock's help. The dogs overturn the carriage, rescuing Tramp. The Dears arrive and decide to adopt Tramp. By Christmas, Tramp has been fully accepted into the Dear household while Jock's owner has adopted two young puppies, Dodge and Ollie. Lady and Tramp happily spend the holidays with their family.

Lady and the Tramp

Lady and the Tramp (2019)

Sylvester Stallone

Dolph Lundgren

Years after Adonis Creed made a name for himself under Rocky Balboa's mentorship, the young boxer becomes the Heavyweight Champion of the World. While life is good with that victory and his marriage to Bianca, trouble comes to Philadelphia when Ivan Drago, the Russian boxer who killed Adonis' father, Apollo, arrives with his son, Viktor, to challenge Adonis. Against Rocky's advice, Adonis accepts the challenge without his mentor's participation and pays the price in a punishing bout he wins only by a technicality. Now injured and demoralized, Adonis cannot bring himself to back into the game, leaving his spirit and title in jeopardy. Together, Adonis' family and Rocky must find a way to rekindle Adonis' fighting spirit to face the future in whatever choice he makes. Meanwhile, the Drago family have its own troubles trying to regain the respect in their homeland that they lost at Rocky's hands as they wonder whether is it truly worth it.—Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)

Creed II

Creed II (2018)

Édgar Ramírez

Anna Paquin

When an inmate is granted one weekend out of prison to see her dying mother, a rookie correction officer struggles to keep her under control.

Furlough

Furlough (2018)

Natalie Portman

Oscar Isaac

Jennifer Jason Leigh

A biologist's husband disappears. She puts her name forward for an expedition into an environmental disaster zone, but does not find what she's expecting. The expedition team is made up of the biologist, an anthropologist, a psychologist, a surveyor, and a linguist.

Annihilation

Annihilation (2018)

Theo James

Michael Peña

Bob Bolano and Terry Monroe are two crooked Albuquerque PD detectives. They tend to hustle criminals but their methods have landed them in hot water with their boss, and they are on their last warning. They get wind of a heist and decide to muscle in on the action, robbing the perpetrators. Unfortunately for them, the mastermind of the heist is someone out of their league, someone they would do well to fear.—grantss

War on Everyone

War on Everyone (2016)

Idris Elba

Jada Pinkett Smith

Titus Welliver

Locked doors, and the monster inside us. In L.A., tightly-wound Julian Wright is separated. He meets Michael, she's seductive and uninhibited; by chance, a few days later they connect. The PR firm where he's creative director is competing to be bought by a household name (think Proctor & Gamble); winning will bring money, status, and a big ad budget. His firm's win depends on both his ideas and his maintaining traditional values; so, he puts his divorce on hold. His family adds problems: childhood memories and his sister's abusive husband threaten his balance. His fuse is short. Will self control hold obsession and fury in check, or is Michael the spark that will start a conflagration?—

The Human Contract

The Human Contract (2008)

Liev Schreiber

Adonis Johnson is the son of the famous boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died in a boxing match in Rocky IV (1985). Adonis wasn't born until after his father's death and wants to follow his fathers footsteps in boxing. He seeks a mentor who is the former heavyweight boxing champion and former friend of Apollo Creed, the retired Rocky Balboa. Rocky eventually agrees to mentor Adonis. With Rocky's help they hope to get a title job to face even deadlier opponents than his father. But whether he is a true fighter remains to be seen....—Blake ordonez

Creed

Creed (2015)

Tony Bennett

Tim Roth

Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut

The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.—Miss W J Mcdermott

Selma

Selma (2014)

Tyler James Williams

Dennis Haysbert

Kyle Gallner

A social satire that follows the stories of four black students at an Ivy League college where controversy breaks out over a popular but offensive black-face party thrown by white students. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, the film explores racial identity in acutely-not-post-racial America while weaving a universal story of forging one's unique path in the world.—Anonymous

Dear White People

Dear White People (2014)

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