The Usual Suspects might be the most underrated film of the 1990s.  That's not to say that it got bad reviews.  In fact, it was lauded by critics when it was released, and even won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Kevin Spacey) and Best Original Screenplay.  I just can't get over how...

Beloved actor Charlton Heston died Saturday evening at his Beverly Hills home at the age of 83.  He was best known for his historical roles in The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, El Cid, The Agony and the Ecstasy, and The Greatest Story Ever Told, but was also loved for his futuristic movies such as Planet of the Apes, Soylent Green, and The Omega Man.

Alvin and the Chipmunks
Struggling songwriter Dave Seville opens his home to a talented trio of chipmunks named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. When they become overnight music sensations, a greedy record producer tries to exploit the 'boys.' With Jason Lee, David Cross, Justin Long. (2008, 90...

Do you remember hearing that funny sound of the Duck from Peter & the Wolf? Or maybe you heard a familiar Classical melody or theme in a commercial or during a movie? If you don’t know the melody, Reference staff here at the library may be able to help you identify it.  And then do you wish you...

This is the first of what will be a series of reviews which cover Oscar winning movies.  The focus of these reviews will not be the blockbuster movies that won eight or nine Academy Awards, but rather those that might have slipped under the radar a bit.  The first movie I am going to review is Glory, which won three Oscars including Best Sound, Best Cinematography, and Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington), and was directed by Edward Zwick.