Tag Archive: drama

Philadelphia (1993)

“Philadelphia” is about a man named Andrew Beckett who is a lawyer at a highly and respected law firm. Tom Hanks played the character Andrew Beckett- who was gay. Andrew became infected with AIDS and was wrongly fired from the law firm. The law firm was in fear of contracting this disease, so they tried…

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Madea’s Family Reunion

“Madea’s Family Reunion” is a Tyler Perry Production film released in February 2006. The movie is about two sister’s (Lisa and Vanessa) played by Lisa Arrindell Anderson and Rochelle Aytes. These sisters’s have a close bond with each other, despite their mother’s hateful tactics and cruel secrets. Lynn Whitfield starred in the role as the…

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Leaving Las Vegas

“Leaving Las Vegas” is about a man who relocated to Las Vegas after losing his job due to engaging in alcohol excessively. Ben, played by Nicholas Cage, lost his family, career, and was on the verge of committing suicide with alcohol. When Ben arrives in Las Vegas he starts going to bars, driving while intoxicated,…

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Why Did I get Married Too?

The film, “Why did I Get Married Too”, is a Tyler Perry Production that is a sequel to ‘Why Did I Get Married’ that was released in 2007. The four married couples decide to take a trip to reunite in the Bahamas. They want to discuss how married life has been over the past year….

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon

‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ is a sequel to the second chapter of Stephanie Meyer’s series of Twilight. The romance continues with Bella played by, Kristen Stewart and Edward played by, Robert Pattinson. Bella wants to be a vampire so she can live for eternity with Edward, but he wants her to remain mortal. He…

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Where the Heart Is (2000)

“Where the Heart Is” centers around Novalee Nation (Natalie Portman), a young pregnant woman who is leaving her broken-down life behind. She’s leaving with her boyfriend Willie Jack, played by Dylan Bruno and heading to California. Novalee is sweet and determined to have a better life. Unfortunately, Willie Jack is a total jerk and is…

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The Notebook (2004)

The Notebook is a movie based on a young man (Noah Calhoun) who falls head over heels in love with Allie Hamilton. Ryan Gosling plays the role of Noah and the beautiful Rachel McAdams, plays the role of Allie. Noah and Allie come from very different backgrounds. Noah is down to earth and a hard…

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Dragonfly (2002)

Dragonfly is about a married couple who are both doctors. Kevin Costner plays the role of Joe Darrow, and Susanna Thompson, as Emily Darrow. They have a good relationship despite putting in a lot of hours at the hospital. Emily is the doctor of the children’s ward for terminally ill kids. She decided to go…

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Daddy’s Little Girl (2007)

Daddy’s Little Girl is about a father named Monty, played by Idris Elba, who is a hard working man. He has three children that live with the mother (Jennifer) and her street pharmacist boyfriend through the week. The role of the mother is played by Tasha Smith. Monty knows that his children have no kind…

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Lakeview Terrace (2008)

Lakeview Terrace centers on a bi-racial couple, Chris and Lisa Mattson. The role of Chris is played by Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington plays the role of Lisa. Chris and Lisa move into a housing development and get acquainted with their neighbor Abel Turner, played by Samuel L. Jackson. Abel works for the Los Angeles…

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