This week you have a romance starring one of Hollywood’s legendary men, a historic look at W’s struggle to the White House and a stunning final performance from Bernie Mac in Soul Men.
Nights in Rodanthe: Stars Diane Lane as Adrienne, a woman still reeling from her husband’s betrayal and struggling to rebuild a life without him, has just learned that he wants to come home. Torn by conflicting feelings, she welcomes the chance for escape when an old friend asks her to manage her inn in Rodanthe for a weekend. There, on a remote spot along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Adrienne hopes to find the tranquility she needs to rethink her life. It’s the off-season and the inn would be shuttered but for the unlikely arrival of its solitary guest, Paul (Richard Gere), a doctor from the city. A man who long ago sacrificed his family to his career, Paul has come to Rodanthe to fulfill a difficult obligation and to face his own crisis of conscience. They are two strangers sharing the same roof. But as a major storm closes in, they turn to each other for comfort, and set in motion a life-changing romance that will resonate through the rest of their lives. This classic romance is Rated PG-13.
W: A chronicle on the life and presidency of George W. Bush. Documenting along the way his struggles with his father, mother and brother. His relationship with his wife Laura. Displaying his hardships and mishaps along his journey to the White House. Starring the amazing Josh Brolin and directed by Oliver Stone the film has a lot to offer. Rated PG-13
Soul Men: Upon learning about the death of their former friend and bandleader, two estranged soul music legends reunite for a final memorial performance at New York’s historic Apollo Theatre. They have just five days in a car to bury the hatchet on a 20-year old grudge. To read my review of Soul Men click HERE. Bernie Mac offers one stunning performance and we would love to offer a Jo Reviews visitor a copy of this DVD. To register for your chance to win a copy go to our freebies section.
