“The Master”
Freddie Quell is a young, ex-naval officer with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after fighting in World War II. When the older Lancaster Dodd decides to help, he takes Quell in as a surrogate son and tries to help him by having him join a somewhat cult-ish movement to get rid of Quell’s disorder. The relationship between the two grows as Dodd invites the young man into his family in this riveting and inspirational story. *Academy Award Nomination in several categories* (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Jesse Plemons)
“Chasing Mavericks”
A young boy, Jay, finds a father figure in his friend Frosty, who saved him as a young boy. As the boy grows into a teen, frequently surfing the waves with Frosty, the waves become a part of his life, just his like his mentor. Throughout the movie, Frosty guides Jay through all the troubles of teen-hood and especially his passion of riding the “Mavericks”. This based-on-a-true-story film comes to life through the two characters and their incredible bond. (Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer)
“Law and order: the twelfth Year”
From dog attacks to cold case revelations, New York’s finest take on the worst and most dangerous criminals of the state. When Assistant District Attorney Serena Southerlyn joins the team and District Attorney Nora Lewin departs, it leaves the team struggling to get used to the changes. The team finds themselves under attack, though, when they take their means of justice a little too far. (Sam Waterston, Jerry Orbach, Steven Hill, Jesse L. Martin, Carey Lowell)
“The client List: season one”
When Riley’s husband leaves her after dealing with financial issues, the now single mother finds it hard to get a job with the economy and her lack of schooling. When she finds the position at a local day spa open, she realizes they sell more than just massage therapy. With two kids to feed, Riley takes the job and finds a home at the salon. But the job comes with a higher price than the prize. (Jennifer Love Hewitt, Loretta Devine, Colin Egglesfield)
“How to survive a Plague”
This incredible documentary takes a deeper look into the story of the activist groups ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) when AIDS was reaching its peak. They were the first to turn the disease from a deadly fear to a controllable force. *Academy Award Nominee* (Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long, Bob Rafsky)
