 Center Stage 2000  PG-13, 113 min.
Genre: Drama / Musical
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Cast: Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, Susan May Pratt, Peter Gallagher, Ethan Stiefel, Sascha Radetsky, Shakiem Evans, Donna Murphy, Debra Monk, Ilia Kulik, Julie Kent, Victor Anthony, Elizabeth Hubbard, Eion Baley, Christine Dunham
Twelve young dancers compete for the prize of acceptance into the prestigious American Ballet Company. Jody (Amanda Schull), Eva (Zoe Saldana), Maureen (Susan May Pratt), and Erik (Shakiem Evans) are among the hopefuls in this story that provides an inside look at the world of dance that is enlightening.
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The Crucible 1996  PG-13, 123 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen, Bruce Davison, Rob Campbell, Jeffrey Jones, Peter Vaughan, Karron Graves, Charlayne Woodard, Frances Conroy, Elizabeth Lawrence, George Gaynes, Mary Pat Gleason, Robert Breuler
Based on Arthur Miller's classic play about the Salem witch trials, this is an excellent film concerning the effects caused by jealousy and religion in old Massachusetts. Paul Scofield stands out as Judge Danforth who is determined to rid evil from Salem, and Winona Ryder is very convincing as Abigail Williams who deceives, lies, and wreaks havoc in order to steal her ex-lover who is the husband (Daniel Day-Lewis) of hated rival Elizabeth Proctor (Joan Allen).
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The Madness of King George 1994  N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Cast: Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Julian Wadham, Rupert Everett, Amanda Donohoe, Rupert Graves, Ian Holm, John Wood, Jim Carter, Anthony Calf
King George III (Nigel Hawthorne) not only lost his mind, he also lost the United States when it won its independence. This film is delightful and a must-see for all history buffs who will enjoy watching as George's own son, the Prince of Wales (Rupert Everett), makes a power play for the throne. The film won an Academy Award for Art Direction and was nominated for three others, including Actor and Supporting Actress (Mirren).
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The Object of My Affection 1998 R, 112 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Tim Daly, Alan Alda, Nigel Hawthorne, John Pankow, Kali Rocha, Lena Cardwell, Allison Janney, Liam Aiken
A social worker, Nina Borowski (Jennifer Aniston), helps a grade-school teacher, George Hanson (Paul Rudd), by inviting him to move into her home. They get along well, but when Nina becomes pregnant and doesn't want her boyfriend to bring up their child, George isn't sure he should follow Nina's suggestion that they raise her child together.
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| 1. Center Stage (2000)
2. The Crucible (1996)
3. The Madness of King George (1994)
4. The Object of My Affection (1998)
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