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Mark Johnson Movies

2012  
PG  
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A young surfing prodigy enlists the expertise of an old pro in order to conquer a truly epic wave in this drama detailing the incredible true story of surfer Jay Moriarity (Jonny Weston). A Santa Cruz teen with a natural born talent for surfing, Moriarty can't resist the temptation to conquer the mountainous Mavericks surf break. Moriarty realizes that his lack of experience could spell doom while attempting such a formidable feat, so in order to ensure that he's well prepared he seeks the wisdom of veteran surfer Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler). Meanwhile, as Hesson teaches Moriarty how to stay balanced and focused in the face of danger, the two surfers establish a close bond that gives them the strength to face any challenge. Elisabeth Shue and Abigail Spencer co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
John WestonGerard Butler, (more)
 
2012  
PG  
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Two headstrong mothers (Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis) wage a valiant struggle to save their children's troubled inner-city school, but find their forward-thinking efforts hampered at every turn by apathy and systematic bureaucracy. Holly Hunter, Rosie Perez, and Ving Rhames co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2009  
 
A serial killer holds a bickering couple and a small-town sheriff hostage in a greasy-spoon diner while fending off the starving legions of the undead during the zombie apocalypse. Upon arriving at the secluded restaurant, homicidal Ken (Josh Grote) makes quick work of graveyard-shift waitress Rose (Maria Olsen) before storming the kitchen to dispatch with unsuspecting cook Fred (Jorge Montalvo). After cleaning up the crime scene, Ken stuffs the two stiffs in the walk-in freezer, and finds his escape thwarted by the sudden arrival of Rob (Parker Quinn) and Kathy (Liesel Kopp), a couple who has achieved the remarkable feat of remaining married despite the fact that they don't agree on anything. An already tense situation turns downright volatile when Sheriff Duke Purdett (larry Purtell) arrives shortly thereafter, and Ken's previous victims come stumbling out of the freezer in search of some fresh flesh to munch on. With the zombie uprising in full-effect, Ken does his best to devise a plan that will allow him to flee both the law and a fate worse than death in one fell swoop. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Josh GroteMaria Olsen, (more)
 
2003  
 
Few musicians play with more passion and conviction than the soulful folks who take to the sidewalks to share their music. In this release, filmmakers Mark Johnson and Jonathan Walls explore both the motivation and the music of the contemporary street busker by showing just the lengths to which these entertainers will go to share their music with the public. By showcasing both the lives and music of musicians in New York, New Orleans, and Los Angeles, Johnson and Walls offer a series of soulful moments that may have otherwise gotten lost in the infinite noise of the outside world. In affording viewers a taste of the outsider music that may likely never reach beyond a two-block radius, the filmmakers in essence capture the true spirit of the music that is so crucial to the lives of the performers. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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