What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)

Drama/Documentary/Music - Inspiring tale of how Tina Turner rose to fame fighting off her abusive husband and jealous co-stars, belting out song after song with brilliance and magic. Acting is fabulous and so is the music. Angela Basset plays Tina Turner and Laurence Fishburne plays Ike Turner. Must see. 118 min.

Crossing Over (2009)

Drama - Los Angeles Immigration Officials and FBI fight to hold down the numbers of illegal immigrants. This film is a multi-story scenario involving Mexicans, Iranians, and Koreans. Romance, violence, morals, and plenty of action make this a powerful film to watch. Harrison Ford plays the immigration official, Ray Liotta plays a desk worker with power to approve green cards, and Ashley Judd is an attorney for the illegals. 113 min.

Nomad: The Warrior (2006)

Action Drama - Kazak warriors are seriously threatened by Genghis Khan. One boy is destined to become a great leader to unite the 3 Kazak tribes in the fight against oppression. GREAT actors, action, photography and story. This movie has it all. 112 min.

The Mistress of Spices (2005)

Drama/Romance- Tilo becomes a master of the science of spices, and she moves from India to San Francisco to run a spice shop. Ancient traditions bind her to her craft yet she falls in love with a Western man who tempts her devotions. Awesome actress, so lovely, and/but the story is simple. 96 min.

Avatar (2009)

Sci Fi/Animation - awesome tale of Jake, a paraplegic war veteran sent to a foreign planet, Pandora to make friends with indigenous aliens and evacuating them so that US military can mine their rich resources. Jake falls in love with these people and his loyalties are tested. Romance, Action, and Morals. Winning makeup and computer graphics! Great movie. 160 min.

Date Night (2010)

Action Comedy - New York - married couple seek diversion from their children by a night out in the city. Major dramas begin when they are mistaken by mafia thugs for somebodies else! Steve Carell and Tina Fey are extremely funny and entertaining, I loved this film! 88 min.

Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000)

Biographical Drama - Natalie Cole (daughter of Nat King Cole) struggles for success in the music scene despite her mom's heated resistance and major episodes with drugs and self-doubt. Natalie plays herself and I found this movie entertaining and educational (I didn't even know of Natalie before watching this film). 120 min.

The Ghost Writer (2010)

Suspense Drama - A ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy. Well written and well acted. Ewan McGregor as writer and Pierce Brosnan as politician. 128 min.

Planet 51 (2009)

Action/Adventure/Animation - USA astronaut lands on an alien planet. Amazing thing is the aliens speak English ! And they seem to be living a 1950's lifestyle ! Unfortunately the leaders want to capture and destroy our astronaut hero. Fun watching but not my favorite animated film. 91 min.