The Company 2003 PG-13, 112 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Altman Cast: Neve Campbell, Malcolm McDowell, James Franco, Barbara E. Robertson, William Dick, Susie Cusack, Marilyn Dodds Frank, John Lordan, Mariann Mayberry, Rick Peeples, Yasen Peyankov, Davis C. Robertson
Behind-the-scenes moments reveal the closeness and intensities that are part of a successful ballet troupe directed by Alberto Antonelli (Malcolm McDowell). Ry (Neve Campbell) is on the verge of becoming the ballet company's principal dancer. Outside the world of dance, Ry supports herself as a waitress and enjoys the beginning of a romance with aspiring chef Josh (James Franco). Lots of dancing with Campbell doing her own dancing, and the rest of the dancers are members of the Joffrey Ballet.
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Soul Survivors 2001 PG-13, 85 min. Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Stephen Carpenter Cast: Melissa Sagemiller, Casey Affleck, Wes Bentley, Eliza Dushku, Angela Featherstone, Luke Wilson, Allen Hamilton, Ken Moreno, Carl Paoli, Barbara E. Robertson
After losing boyfriend Sean (Casey Affleck) in a car accident, Cassie (Melissa Sagemiller) finds herself in limbo, haunted by visions of Sean. Caught between the world of the living and the dead, Cassie continues her college studies while classmates Matt (Wes Bentley) and Annabel (Eliza Dushku) try to draw her to the dark side. Gory.
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The Straight Story 1999 G, 111 min. Genre: Adventure / Drama
Director: David Lynch Cast: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Everett McGill, Jennifer Edwards-Hughes, Barbara E. Robertson, John Farley, Harry Dean Stanton, John Lordan, Kevin P. Farley, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert, Tracey Maloney
In 1994, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth)–a 73-year old from Laurens, Iowa–wanted to take a 240-mile journey to reconcile with his brother in Blue River, Wisconsin. But failing eyesight prevented Alvin from getting a driver's license. His solution: drive his John Deere lawn tractor instead. During the trip, Alvin reminisces, overcomes adversities, and meets friendly strangers. Farnsworth was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor, the oldest actor to have received a Best Actor nomination.
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| 1. The Company (2003)
2. Soul Survivors (2001)
3. The Straight Story (1999)
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