The Man Who Knew Infinity (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2019)
Based on the true story of Srinivasa Ramanujan (played by Dev Patel), this movie shows how the mathematical genius discovered his talents, despite having no formal training. Yet even when he gets a chance to attend a prestigious university, racial prejudice and misunderstanding still threaten to overshadow his brilliance.
Based on the true story of Srinivasa Ramanujan (played by Dev Patel), this movie shows how the mathematical genius discovered his talents, despite having no formal training. Yet even when he gets a chance to attend a prestigious university, racial prejudice and misunderstanding still threaten to overshadow his brilliance.
Chariots Of Fire (Movie Reviews, Last Update Dec 2020)
Set in post World War I, this film is based on the true-life story of two elite British athletes pursuing Olympic gold in 1924.
Set in post World War I, this film is based on the true-life story of two elite British athletes pursuing Olympic gold in 1924.
Like Mike (2002) (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Digging through some donated clothing, Calvin is thrilled to find a pair of mysterious sneakers that fit his feet perfectly.
Digging through some donated clothing, Calvin is thrilled to find a pair of mysterious sneakers that fit his feet perfectly.
21 (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2018)
University can be a bit expensive, so when Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess), an academically bright student, is offered a shady opportunity to make some big bucks, he takes the gamble. The money making scheme involves employing his math skills at the Las Vegas blackjack tables -- but his winning streak soon captures the attention of some poor losers.
University can be a bit expensive, so when Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess), an academically bright student, is offered a shady opportunity to make some big bucks, he takes the gamble. The money making scheme involves employing his math skills at the Las Vegas blackjack tables -- but his winning streak soon captures the attention of some poor losers.
Celebrate the Arrival of Princess Charlotte with a Great Princess Movie (News and Views, Last Update Jul 2017)
The Quiet Ones (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Professor Coupland (Jared Harris) has a scientific curiosity about the supernatural. To examine the possibilities of the unseen world, he assembles a group of students (Sam Claflin, Erin Richards) to help him explore the inner demons of his test subject, Jane Harper (Olivia Cooke).
Professor Coupland (Jared Harris) has a scientific curiosity about the supernatural. To examine the possibilities of the unseen world, he assembles a group of students (Sam Claflin, Erin Richards) to help him explore the inner demons of his test subject, Jane Harper (Olivia Cooke).
The Theory of Everything (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
This bio-drama depicts the life of Stephen Hawking, whose mind rose to academic heights in the world of physics, while his body battled a physically disabling disease.
This bio-drama depicts the life of Stephen Hawking, whose mind rose to academic heights in the world of physics, while his body battled a physically disabling disease.
The Vault (Movie Reviews, Last Update Oct 2021)
Digital on Demand: When a treasure hunter's final clue to Sir Francis Drake's pirate gold is seized by the Spanish government, he hires an engineer to help him break into the vault.
Digital on Demand: When a treasure hunter's final clue to Sir Francis Drake's pirate gold is seized by the Spanish government, he hires an engineer to help him break into the vault.
Joy (2024) (Movie Reviews, Last Update Aug 2025)
Netflix: A young nurse, a visionary scientist, and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media, and medical establishment in their attempts to develop in vitro fertilization as an option for infertile couples.
Netflix: A young nurse, a visionary scientist, and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media, and medical establishment in their attempts to develop in vitro fertilization as an option for infertile couples.