Nowhere Boy (2009)

The year is 1955, the place Liverpool, England. John Lennon is a rebellious young man of fifteen, living with his strict aunt Mimi because his father left and the whereabouts of his mother unknown. Until he locates his mother Julia, a warm and free-spirited woman who vies with Mimi for John's affection. Greatly influenced by the music of Elvis Presley, John decides to start his own rock band, The Quarrymen. Two years later John meets Paul McCartney, another young musician who sees him performing on stage. They soon become friends, sharing an interest in music. Paul becomes a member of John's band and while teaching him about the guitar they start to write and play their own music. A wonderful and emotional coming-of-age story about the birth of one of the most iconic music legends in history; Aaron Johnson is simply impeccable as Lennon. Starring Aaron Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Anne-Marie Duff, Thomas Brodie Sangster 8/10 Rated R

Top Five Most Underrated Character Actors

Gary Oldman - Most Iconic Character: Dracula (Bram Stoker's Dracula)
Christian Bale - Most Iconic Character: Patrick Bateman (American Psycho)
Alan Rickman - Most Iconic Character: Hans Gruber (Die Hard)
Michael Wincott - Most Iconic Character: Top Dollar (The Crow)
Steve Buscemi: Most Iconic Character: Carl Showalter (Fargo)

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

When Emily Rose dies of an exorcism gone wrong, their priest Father Moore, who performed the ritual, is put on trial and defended by attorney Erin Bruner to find out if what happened to Emily was an accident or homicide. Shown in flashbacks, after Emily goes away to college she starts to get frequent demonic attacks and convulsions. As her condition worsens, she is brought back home, and that's when Father Moore is asked to come in to help drive out the dark forces possessing Emily's body. As terrifying as The Exorcist, and is actually based on a true story. Laura Linney is superb. Starring Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Jennifer Carpenter, Colm Feore, Campbell Scott, Mary Beth Hurt 7/10 Unrated

Character Spotlight: Norman Stansfield

A corrupt agent of New York City's Drug Enforcement Administration, Norman Stansfield hires a holder to keep some of his drugs in the guy's house. However when he finds out that the guy has been taking some of it for himself, Stan and his men invade his house and kill him and his family. All except one; a young twelve-year old girl named Mathilda, who seeks the shelter of neighbor Leon, who just happens to be a professional hitman. With Leon's help, Mathilda is able to seek the revenge of her murdered family. Norman Stanfield is one of those icy villains, both cold and heartless, he has no remorse or pity for anything or anyone, yet his eccentric nature makes him in a way a bit comedic. Chillingly played by Gary Oldman in Leon the Professional, Stansfield is one memorable character in one unforgettable film.

Easy A (2010)

Olive Penderghast is your average high school student who's not too popular and is basically ignored by her fellow classmates. Until she spreads a little rumor that she lost her virginity to a college guy, which spreads like wild fire around school and gains her instant popularity but also a reputation of being a slut. Ironically, she is studying The Scarlet Letter in class, about Hester Prynne who was ostracized when she committed adultery with a man of the church. However Olive made the rumor up, and does a webcast to set the record straight. Laugh out loud funny, Emma Stone is great as the quirky girl who starts to understand about the consequences of her actions. Starring Emma Stone, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Amanda Bynes, Thomas Haden Church, Malcolm McDowell, Aly Michalka, Cam Gigandet, Lisa Kudrow 7/10 Rated PG-13