Category: Movie of the Week

Movie of the Week: ‘Arbitrage’

Jeff Mitchell

Arbitrage (2012) – Webster’s Dictionary defines arbitrage as “the nearly simultaneous purchase and sale of securities or foreign exchange in different markets to profit from price discrepancies.” For multi-millionaire Robert Miller (Richard Gere), he lives his life as one colossal, high-stakes arbitrage. As the owner of a sizable NYC hedge fund company, even the smallest of Robert’s decisions generate tremendous waves for both people within his direct sphere of influence and unbeknownst to him. In writer/director Nicholas Jarecki’s thriller, he deals with Robert’s transactions, one that need to fit perfectly,…

Movie of the Week: ‘Sunshine Cleaning’

Jeff Mitchell

“Sunshine Cleaning” (2008) – Even though Albuquerque has 310 days of sunshine a year, Rose Lorkowski (Amy Adams) doesn’t feel like her hometown life is very bright.  Rose dated the high school quarterback back in the day, but today, this single mom is the other woman in a part-time relationship.  She earns a living by cleaning houses, but it isn’t her dream job, and her son’s (Jason Spevack) behavior problems create a financial nightmare.  Oliver (Spevack) needs to attend a private school.  Rose’s dad (Alan Arkin) is a struggling Willie…

Movie of the Week: ‘Leap of Faith’

Jeff Mitchell

Steve Martin celebrates his 77th birthday on Aug. 14, and Happy Birthday, Mr. Legend! To help celebrate his day, let’s look back at his turn as a traveling preacher with a love for his followers’…..money in “Leap of Faith”.  It’s our Movie of the Week! “Leap of Faith” (1992) – “Manipulators are sneaky.  I’m obvious,” Jonas Nightengale (Martin) says to his friend Jane Larson (Debra Winger).  Jane is Jonas’ confidant, but she’s also the Chief Operating Officer of his massive traveling operation.  He’s a faith healer with a sizable staff,…