"The Gazebo' is a black comedy about a Hollywood director who is being blackmailed by a photographer over nude photos of his wife. The wacky comedy proceeds from there, well directed by George Marshall ("The Blue Dahlia" 1946) from a good screenplay by George Wells and a story [..]

"The Young Messiah" is a Biblical drama depicting seven-year-old Jesus residing in Egypt with Mary and Joseph. Director Cyrus Nowrasteh ("The Day Reagan Was Shot" 2001) put together a look at the early life of Jesus Christ that has fair production values and acceptable performances but plays fast-and-loose [..]

"Malcolm X" is a biographical film about the life of American civil rights activist Malcolm X (1925-1965). Director Spike Lee ("Do the Right Thing" 1989) created a film with good performances, marvelous production values, and an engrossing story from a screenplay he wrote with Arnold Perl. [..]

"L. A. Story" is a romantic comedy about a television weatherman who begins receiving messages from an electronic freeway sign near his home. It gives him advise on romance and other areas of his life. Director Mick Jackson ("The Bodyguard" 1992) put together an [..]

"RV" is a road comedy movie about a man who rents a motor home to take his family on vacation but soon finds that camping and togetherness can lead to a rocky road. Director Director Barry Sonnenfeld ("Wild Wild West" 1999) put together a film that has plenty [..]

"Steel Magnolia" is a comedy-drama movie about the ups and downs of the friendships between six women in a small Southern town. Director Herbert Ross ("Footloose" 1984) skillfully managed the large ensemble cast to form quite an entertaining film. The excellent script was penned [..]

"Hook" is a fantasy adventure film about a high-powered attorney who has forgotten about his childhood as Peter Pan. He gets back in touch with the past when Captain Hook kidnaps his children and he must return to Neverland to rescue them. Director Steven Spielberg ("Jaws" 1975) put [..]

"Cape Fear" is a psychological thriller movie about a deranged man released from a fourteen year prison sentence, out for revenge on the attorney (and his family) whom he feels inadequately defended him. Director Martin Scorsese ("New York, New York" 1977) assembled quite an engrossing thriller, [..]

"Notting Hill" is a romantic comedy about a London book store owner who becomes romantically involved with a famous American movie star. This film hits all the right notes that a rom-com should hit to be successful, such as good writing, tasteful comedy, and tip-top performances by classy [..]

"Cape Fear" is a thriller film about an ex-con recently released from prison who stalks and terrorizes the attorney (and his family) who sent him to the big house. J. Lee Thompson ("The Guns of Navarone" 1961) tightly directed this thriller with nary a [..]