Thursday, April 30, 2026

Tag: Drama

Chasing Mavericks (2012)

TITLE: Chasing Mavericks

RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2012

RATING: PG

When young Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


Impossible, The (2012)

TITLE: The Impossible

RELEASE DATE: 11/4/2012

RATING: PG-13

An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

NOTE: We see a photograph of the family that this movie is based on at the beginning of the credits. There is also a sort of dedication “We set out blindly, without knowing the way.  Purpose became story, and story became journey.  You stayed with us despite Your Pain and you let us tell Your Tale and for this, we thank You deeply.” – Maria.


Simon & the Oaks (2011)

TITLE: Simon and the Oaks

RELEASE DATE: 12/9/2011

RATING: NR

Two boys come of age in Sweden during World War II.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


On the Road (2012)*

TITLE: On the Road

RELEASE DATE: 5/23/2012

RATING: R

Young writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each impact their journey indelibly.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We hear Jack Kerouac reading an excerpt from his book On The Road.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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NOTE: Director Walter Salles dedicates the film in memoriam to Dennis Hopper.


Sessions, The (2012)

TITLE: The Sessions

RELEASE DATE: 10/19/2012

RATING: R

A man in an iron lung who wishes to lose his virginity contacts a professional sex surrogate with the help of his therapist and priest.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

NOTE: In memory of  Mark O’Brien and based on his article “On Seeing a Sex Surrogate”.


First Time, The (2012)?

TITLE: The First Time

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: PG-13

A romantic comedy centered on the first weekend of a fledgling romance between two high school kids.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? Unknown

during the credits
No information at this time

 

After Credits? Unknown

after the credits
No information at this time

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Quiet Earth, The (1985)*

TITLE: The Quiet Earth

RELEASE DATE: 10/18/1985

RATING: R

A man awakens to find himself alone in the world.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
The final action from the film continues a bit into the credits.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Xabier C. for this submission


Argo (2012)*

TITLE: Argo

RELEASE DATE: 10/12/2012

RATING: R

As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA ‘exfiltration’ specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We’re shown pictures of the actual people involved, alongside pics of the actors who played them. Then we see pictures from the actual events next to the scenes from the film. Then we hear Jimmy Carter speaking about the events in the film. Finally, we learn a little more about where some of the principal characters are now.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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NOTE: The film is dedicated in memory of Ian Mendez.  Ben Affleck dedicated the film to Jen, Violet, Sera, and Sam.


Smashed (2012)

TITLE: Smashed

RELEASE DATE: 1/10/2013

RATING: R

A married couple whose bond is built on a mutual love of alcohol gets their relationship put to the test when the wife decides to get sober.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012)*

TITLE: Atlas Shrugged: Part II

RELEASE DATE: 10/12/2012

RATING: NR

With the global economy on the brink of collapse, Dagny Taggart discovers what might be the answer to a mounting energy crisis and races against the clock to prevent the motor of the World from being stopped for good.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? Yes

after the credits
We see the Ayn Rand quote: “Money is the barometer of a society’s virtue. But when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from those who produce nothing…You will know that your society is doomed.”

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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