Dollar movie

Grave of the Fireflies
April 30, 2009
8 10 12
Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 animated film that takes place toward the end of World War II in Japan. Considered one of the most profound anti-war movies ever made, it documents the struggle of a boy and his younger sister as they try to survive in Japan during World War II. It is an adaptation of the director’s own semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. Be forewarned: This film is highly depressing. Graphic war violence, beatings, wounds, shootings, and virtually everything that can get a film an R-rating — other than swearing, drugs, and alcohol — are present in this very well-made movie.

Frost/Nixon
May 1, 2009
7:30 10 12:30
Based upon the play of the same name by Peter Morgan, Frost/Nixon is a star-studded flick that dramatizes the infamous interviews between Richard Nixon and David Frost in 1977. Frank Langella (Nixon) and Michael Sheen (Frost) reprise their stage roles in director Ron Howard’s take on this epic showdown. Nominated for five Academy Awards, the film analyzes the two distinctly different men as one struggles to revive his political career and the other attempts to conduct the interview of a lifetime. Despite barely making back its budget in theaters, Frost/Nixon was well-received by critics with much praise given to the leading men.

Aladdin
May 2, 2009
8 10 12
One of many Disney classics, this 1992 animated feature spawned two sequels and an animated television series. Aladdin follows the story of the titular character as he tries to win the beautiful woman of his dreams, Jasmine, while the evil Jafar tries to thwart him. Along the way, Aladdin is aided by his magic carpet and a genie, hilariously voiced by Robin Williams. The film features some of the best Disney songs, most notably “Arabian Nights,” the opening track. Fun Fact: Aladdin made over $500 billion worldwide and was the highest-grossing animated film until The Lion King.

My Bloody Valentine
May 3, 2009
8 10 12
With this title, what could you possibly be expecting? Once upon a Valentine’s Day, some murders happen. Teens decide to use the location of the murders for a party, more murders happen, and some dude is blamed. The dude revisits the town on the 10th anniversary of the murders and more murders happen. Allegedly, it has a “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as it has been called a well-made throwback to classic horror cinema. This flick was also made in 3-D for some theaters that could handle the technology, but sadly, McConomy is not capable of achieving this feat. There’s more than enough gore and full-frontal nudity to go around, though.