Greg Philliganes Movies

As one of the most astonishing success stories in popular music, child prodigy Ethan Bortnick began playing keyboards at the age of three, started composing original melodies at the age of five, and entered the limelight at seven years old, with piano performances that outstripped the capabilities of even the most seasoned adult concert pianists. Many national broadcast appearances ensued, alongside celebrities including Celine Dion, Gloria Gaynor and Oprah Winfrey, in addition to charitable efforts that helped young Bortnick raise untoward amounts of money for social causes. Shot for PBS at Los Angeles's El Re Theatre, this concert film features sixteen piano performances by Bortnick that run the stylistic gamut, from classical to jazz to rock - thus showcasing the young man's diversity. Selections include: "What a Wonderful World," "Good Golly Miss Molly," "Circle of Life," "Waltz for Debby" and "Wind Beneath My Wings." ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Ordinary music soars to extraordinary heights as gifted keyboardist Herbie Hancock joins forces with a variety of well-known music superstars to offer a completely original listening experience. As Hancock collaborates with such artists as Paul Simon, Annie Lennox, Sting, and John Mayer, the cameras are permitted into the studios and behind-the-scenes to show just what happens when some of the greatest music minds of a generation converge. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Michael Keaton plays a famous Chicago-based hockey player who befriends trouble-prone teenager Ajay Naidu (after Naidu's gang has tried to mug him!) He also extends the hand of friendship to Naidu's mother Maria Conchita Alonso, a friendship that blossoms into a physical relationship. Too self-centered to make a commitment to Alonso, Keaton tries to break things off, but Naidu won't let him go so easily. This seemingly frivolous situation is underscored by the more serious efforts of Alonso to make a better life for herself and her son. The comic and dramatic elements of Touch and Go never quite jell, but the winning performances of the three main characters help gloss over the film's unevenness. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi