The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (
2013) | IMDb:
5.8
In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.
Starring:
Lily Collins
,
Jamie Campbell Bower
,
Robert Sheehan
,
Kevin Zegers
,
Jemima West
,
Lena Headey
Bridge to Terabithia (
2007) | IMDb:
7.2
Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school. So he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences including that she's rich, he's poor, she's a city girl, and he's a country boy the two become fast friends. Together they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants where they rule as king and queen.
Starring:
Josh Hutcherson
,
AnnaSophia Robb
,
Robert Patrick
,
Zooey Deschanel
,
Bailee Madison
,
Kate Butler
How to Eat Fried Worms (
2006) | IMDb:
5.3
During the first day of his new school year, a fifth grade boy squares off against a bully and winds up accepting a dare that could change the balance of power within the class.
Starring:
Luke Benward
,
Hallie Eisenberg
,
Adam Hicks
,
Austin Rogers
,
Alexander Gould
,
Ryan Malgarini
Love Actually (
2003) | IMDb:
7.6
Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships can be.
The Patriot (
2000) | IMDb:
7.2
After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.
Gladiator (
2000) | IMDb:
8.5
In the year 180, the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals, as well as a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is sentenced to execution. He escapes but is captured by slave traders. Renamed "Spaniard" and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Starring:
Russell Crowe
,
Joaquin Phoenix
,
Connie Nielsen
,
Oliver Reed
,
Richard Harris
,
Derek Jacobi
The Preacher's Wife (
1996) | IMDb:
5.7
Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Biggs prays to God for help – which arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.
Starring:
Denzel Washington
,
Whitney Houston
,
Courtney B. Vance
,
Gregory Hines
,
Jenifer Lewis
,
Loretta Devine