‘Last Tango in Paris’

‘Last Tango in Paris’ was released in early 1973. The movie stars Marlon Brando as Paul, and Maria Schneider as Jeanne. ‘Last Tango in Paris’ was nominated for two Academy Awards in 1974. One nomination was for Marlon...

Choke

Sam Rockwell plays the role of Victor, a sex addict and an unrepentant conman in this rather mediocre adaptation of Palahniuk’s novel, which is much like the Fight Club and is showcased through a different sort of a...

“King Kong” (1933)

Genre: Horror Director: M.Cooper & E.Schoedsack Starring Cast: Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot, Sam Hardy “King Kong” begins with a group of adventurous Americans, including stunning actress Ann Darrow...

2001 All at Once

As a card-carrying Generation Y (at least, I think that’s what we’re called now), I have to admit that I’ve never seen “2001: A Space Odyssey” in one sitting. I mention my age because I know two main characteristics of...

Boiler Room

In the movie ‘The Boiler Room’, nineteen-year-old Seth makes his income by running a casino in his apartment. Of course the casino is illegal and Seth’s dad is a judge, so when he discovers his son’s occupation, he hits...

Top 10 Nicolas Cage Films

Nicolas Cage can play a bad guy, good guy, the boy next door or a crazed maniac, but no matter what role he plays it’s always good. When it comes to action films Nicolas has made some wise decisions, here are his top...

Shooter

This is a political thriller which is based on a novel by author Stephen Hunter. Trust me, the movie is much better than the book. This is the story of an expert marksman by the name of Mark Wahlberg who has gone into...

Last House on the Left

Now, here is a rarity among horror classics: it’s both a fairly recent film, and it’s a low-budget movie. Yet, it still manages to deliver. Anyone who knows movies will recognize the story as being lifted from the...

Sherlock Holmes

In the most recent rendition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s master detective, Guy Ritchie’s 2010 Sherlock Holmes provides you with an entertaining diversion. Although the movie’s convoluted plot may have you leaving the...

“Jaws” (1975)

Genre: Horror Director: Steven Spielberg Starring Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary “Jaws” was possibly the very first movie to be given the moniker “summer blockbuster,” setting the...

17 Again

This movie is one that has to resonate with a lot of people. It’s the story we’ve all lived at some point in our lives and probably are still living as we grow through middle age and into our autumn years. How many of...

Chinatown

John Huston made a name for himself as a director for pretty much creating the film noir in the 1940s. And in “Chinatown”, he steps in front of the camera while a young Roman Polanski takes over as director. Jack...

‘Body of Evidence’

The movie ‘Body of Evidence’ came to theatres in January of 1993. The movie notoriously stars Madonna in the lead role of Rebecca Carlson. Willem Dafoe also stars as Frank Dulaney. Notable performances were also made by...

Last Chance Harvey

This is the story of a chance meeting between two unlikely souls, Harvey Shine who has the unusual job of a jingle writer, and Kate Walker, a woman who surveys passengers at Heathrow International Airport for a living...

Top 10 Sean Connery Action Films

Sean Connery has been Bond, a criminal and a crusading treasure hunter, all of which were action roles. Through the years, he’s proved himself as an action star and continues to do so, even today. Here are his top ten...

Top 10 Mark Wahlberg Action Films

This former underwear model has done all right for himself in the action film arena; here are his top ten flicks. 10. Four Brothers There is so much gun action and brutality in this movie, it’s hard to keep it all...

12 Rounds

You would think that with a professional wrestler as the star, this film would be all action and no plot. But you would be wrong. John Cena plays New Orleans cop Danny Fisher who must save his fiancée who has been...

Seven Pounds

This is a somewhat heart-warming movie that you’d even be encouraged to take your children to see. It’s the story of IRS agent Ben Thomas (played by Will Smith) who uses his badge as the key to gain entry into the lives...

Lars and the Real Good Film

Forget trying to explain the premise of “Lars and the Real Girl”. A one-sentence description doesn’t do this film justice. “A lonely guy falls in love with a sex doll.” It sounds ridiculous. Yet the film is heart...

Billy Madison

Adam Sandler’s first leading role in “Billy Madison” couldn’t have been stupider, and I mean that in a good way. Here’s a film that embraces its silliness so completely that I had no option but to enjoy it. In short...