Parental Guidance

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(2012)

Genre: Comedy

Director: Andy Fickman

Writers: Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse

Producers: Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Billy Crystal, Kevin Halloran

Synopsis: Old school grandfather Artie (Billy Crystal), who is accustomed to calling the shots, meets his match when he and his eager-to-please wife Diane (Bette Midler) agree to babysit their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents (Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott) go away for work. But when 21st century problems collide with Artie and Diane's old school methods of tough rules, lots of love and old-fashioned games, it's learning to bend - and not holding your ground - that binds a family together. -- (Written by 20th Century Fox)

Cast:

• Billy Crystal
• Bette Midler
• Marisa Tomei
• Bailee Madison

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Crazy, Stupid, Love

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(2011)

Genre: Comedy/Romance

Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Writer: Dan Fogelman

Producers: Eryn Brown, Steve Carell, Vance DeGeneres, Denise Di Novi, Jeffrey Harlacker, Charlie Hartsock, David Siegel

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Synopsis: A middle-aged husband's life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a new-found friend Jacob, learning to pick up girls at bars. (Written by IMDb Editors)

Cast:

• Steve Carell
• Ryan Gosling
• Julianne Moore
• Emma Stone
• Marisa Tomei
• Kevin Bacon
• Analeigh Tipton
• Josh Groban

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Short Review: Due to the negative comments from a few friends, I had low expectations when I began watching this film. As it progressed I laughed several times, and enjoyed it thoroughly. LOVED the climax - was not expecting it at all. AND the epic cast of several talented actors, made me love it even more.

The Ides of March

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(2011)

Genre: Drama

Director: George Clooney

Writer: George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon

Producers: George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Guy East, Barbara A. Hall, Grant Heslov, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Randy Manis, Brian Oliver, Stephen Pevner, Ari Daniel Pinchot, Jonathan Rubenstein, Matthew Salloway, Nigel Sinclair, Todd Thompson, Tyler Thompson, Nina Wolarsky

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Synopsis: An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. (Written by IMDb Editors)

Cast:

• Ryan Gosling
• George Clooney
• Philip Seymour Hoffman
• Paul Giamatti
• Evan Rachel Wood
• Marisa Tomei
• Max Minghella
• Jennifer Ehle
• Jeffrey Wright

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Short Review: A little slow at the beginning, but when the tension started, I couldn't look away.