Mother of George

Mother of GeorgeRelease Date: February 4, 2014 (DVD); September 13, 2013 (Theatrical, Limited)
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Studio: Oscilloscope Laboratories;
Parts and Labor
Director: Andrew Dosunmu
Cast: Isaach De Bankolé (Ayodele Balogun)
Danai Gurira (Adenike Balogun)
Yaya DaCosta (Sade Bakare)
Anthony Okungbowa (Biyi Balogen)
Bukky Ajayi (Ma Ayo Balogun)
Angélique Kidjo (Ma Nike)

Story: Adenike and Ayodele are a Nigerian Couple living in Brooklyn. Following the joyous celebration of their wedding, complications arise out of their inability to conceive a child – a problem that devastates their family and defies cultural expectations, leading Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save her family or destroy it. (Synopsis taken from Oscilloscope Laboratories, official site).

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The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister & Peete

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & PeeteRelease Date: 2/4/14 (DVD); 10/11/13 (Limited)
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Running Time: 108 mins.
Studio: Codeblack Entertainment/Lionsgate Films
Director: George Tillman, Jr.
Cast: Skylan Brooks (Mister)
Ethan Dizon (Pete)
Jennifer Hudson (Mom Gloria)
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Sergeant Pike)
Jordin Sparks (Alice)
Julito McCullum (Dip Stick)
Anthony Mackie (Kris)
Jeffrey Wright (Henry)
Story: During a sweltering summer in New York City, 13-year-old Mister’s hard-living mother is apprehended by the police, leaving the boy and nine-year-old Pete alone to forage for food while dodging child protective services and the destructive scenarios of the Brooklyn projects. Faced with more than any child can be expected to bear, the resourceful Mister nevertheless feels he is an unstoppable force against seemingly unmovable obstacles. But what really keeps the pair in the survival game is much more Mister’s vulnerability than his larger-than-life attitude. (Synopsis taken from Codeblack).

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Baggage Claim

Baggage ClaimRelease Date: 2/4/14 (DVD); 9/27/13 (theatrical)
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 96 mins.
Studio: Sneak Preview Productions/ Fox Searchlight Pictures
Director: David Talbert
Cast: Paula Patton (Montana Moore)
Derek Luke (William Wright)
Taye Diggs (Langston)
Boris Kodjoe (Graham)
Trey Songz/Tremaine Neverson (Damon)
Jill Scott (Gail)
Adam Brody (Sam)
Jenifer Lewis (Catherine)
Djimon Hounsou (Quinton)
Lauren London (Sheree)
Christina Milian (Taylor)
Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Janine)
Story: Determined to get engaged before her youngest sister’s wedding, flight attendant Montana Moore finds herself with only 30 days to find Mr. Right. Using her airline connections to “accidentally” meet up with eligible ex-boyfriends and scour for potential candidates, she racks up more than 30,000 miles and countless comedic encounters, all the while searching for the perfect guy. (Synopsis taken from foxsearchlight.com).

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The Gabby Douglas Story

The Gabby Douglas StoryRelease Date: February 1, 2014 Lifetime;
Made-for-TV
Genre: Biography
Rating: NR
Studio: Sony PicturesTelevision; Lifetime Television
Director: Gregg Champion
Cast: Regina King (Natalie Hawkins)
Imani Hakim (Gabby Douglas, at 14-16 years-old)
Sydney Mikayla (Gabby Douglas, at 7-12 years-old)
Brian Tee (Liang Chow)
David Haydn-Jones (Dirk)
S. Epatha Merkerson (Miss Caroline)
Gabrielle Douglas (Herself)

Story: The Gabby Douglas Story takes us back two years to the Summer Olympics in London. There, a 17-year-old Gabby Douglas won the gold medal for the individual all-around, and then another gold with her “Fierce Five” American teammates for the team all-around. The movie chronicles the young athlete’s meteoric rise thanks to her natural talent, good coaching and the sacrifices of her family. (Synopsis adapted from The Hollywood Reporter).

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Ride Along

ride_alongRelease Date: 4/15/14, DVD; 1/17/14, theatrical release
Genre: Action/Comedy
Rating: PG-13
Studio: Universal Pictures
Director: Tim Story
Cast: Ben (Kevin Hart)
James (Ice Cube)
Angela (Tika Sumpter)
John Leguizamo
Bryan Callen
Bartender (Angela Kerecz)
Bruce McGill
Story: When a fast-talking guy joins his girlfriend’s brother—a hot-tempered cop—to patrol the streets of Atlanta, he gets entangled in the officer’s latest case. Now, in order to prove that he deserves his future bride, he must survive the most insane 24 hours of his life. For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben (Hart) has been trying to show decorated APD detective James (Cube) that he’s more than just a video-game junkie who’s unworthy of James’ sister, Angela (Tika Sumpter). When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he’s earned the seasoned policeman’s respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner’s rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it. (Taken from universalpictures.com).

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No Weapon Shall Prosper

No Weapon Shall ProsperRelease Date: 1/14/2014
Genre: Drama/Faith Based
Rating: NR
Running Time: 95 mins.
Studio: Maverick Entertainment Group
Director(s): Michael A. Lemelle & April Marcell
Cast: April Marcell (Diana), Ryan Harrington (Langston), Aries Marvin Uzzle (James), Keonta Coleman (Bitty), Terricita Copeland (Mistress)
Story: Diana lives her life trying to appease her husband’s abusive outrages. She finds comfort and guidance in the arms of another man. When her husband discovers Diana’s extramarital affair, he threatens everyone she cares about. Lost and with no direction to turn, Diana finds solace in God and realizes she was never alone. (Synopsis taken from Maverick Entertainment).

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