"Goodfellas" is a biographical gangster movie about the rise and fall of a Mafia leader from the 1950's through the 1980's. Director Martin Scorsese ("Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" 1974) put together quite a masterpiece with great production values, riveting performances, exciting storylines, stylish execution, and [..]
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
"Ocean's Eleven" is a heist comedy movie where ex-con Danny Ocean is planning a complex break-in of three Las Vegas casinos with the help of a group of friends and associates. Director Steven Soderbergh ("Erin Brockovich" 2000) put together an engrossing film with outstanding production values, polished performances, [..]
The Tender Trap (1955)
Frank Sinatra and Debbie Reynolds head up the cast of the romantic comedy "The Tender Trap." Director Charles Walters ("Easter Parade" 1948) gave the film a light and breezy quality which made it a big hit at the box office for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The script [..]
The Truman Show (1998)
"The Truman Show" is the story of a 30-year-old man whose whole life has been on television without his realizing it. He starts getting suspicious that something is amiss when a light from a movie set falls from the sky. Director Peter Weir ("The Year of Living [..]
Blacklight (2022)
"Blacklight" is a political thriller telling the story of a government agent who uncovers a dangerous conspiracy in his own agency which could destroy America. Director Mark Williams ("Honest Thief" 2020) put together an ordinary action film which really is a Liam Neeson vehicle. [..]
Encino Man (1992)
Sean Astin plays a California teen digging a pit in his backyard for a swimming pool when he unearths a frozen caveman in "Encino Man." Director Les Mayfield ("Miracle on 34th Street" 1994) put together an entertaining fantasy comedy in his feature film debut. He [..]
Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
A family of five become shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific in "Swiss Family Robinson." Director Ken Annakin and producer Walt Disney created a delightful family adventure film with outstanding production values. It was adapted from the 1812 novel of the same name by Johann [..]
Diana (2013)
Naomi Watts turns in a strong performances as Diana, the troubled Princess of Wales, in the dramatic movie "Diana." German director Oliver Hirschbiegel created an interesting biopic which concentrated on the last two years of her life and her secret relationship with Pakistani surgeon Hasnat Khan. The adequate [..]
Monster Summer (2024)
When a mysterious force begins to disrupt the summer vacation of Noah and his friends, they team up with a retired police detective to save their island in "Monster Summer." Director David Henrie ("This is the Year" 2020) put together a fun teen horror film which is non-violent [..]
Darling Companion (2012)
Diane Keaton rescues a stray dog and decides to keep it, must to the consternation of her physician husband in "Darling Companion." Director Lawrence Kasdan ("Silverado" 1985) put together a run-of-the-mill dog picture which he co-wrote with his wife Meg Kasdan. The film is not offensive in any [..]