One of the most well known of Rudolph Valentino's films was "Camille," where he plays a young law student who falls in love with a courtesan. As one can imagine, the relationship was rocky with lots of drama, making for good cinema. Director Ray C. [..]
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
In "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith," director-screenwriter George Lucas brings the "Star Wars" story full circle back to the original 1977 "Star Wars" movie. Lucas clearly depicted the tragic descent of Anakin Skywalker into the dark side of the force and his emergence [..]
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Director Terry Gilliam ("Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" 1998) gives us a new version of "The Brothers Grimm," billed as a tale of adventure about Jake and Will Grimm. In reality, Gilliam and screenwriter Ehren Kruger have put together a film with lots of activity and [..]
Underclassman (2005)
"Underclassman" is a comedy-action film starring Nick Cannon as a young LAPD cop who aspires to be a detective like his late father, but is held back by his boss who thinks he is not ready based on his reckless and immature behavior. The acting by Cannon [..]
Run Silent, Run Deep (1958)
"Run Silent, Run Deep" is an exciting World War II drama starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster as the first officers of a submarine active in the North Pacific Ocean. Director Robert Wise ("Helen of Troy" 1956) wove details of submarine warfare into the story, along with [..]
The Upside of Anger (2005)
"The Upside of Anger" is an engrossing romantic comedy-drama from director-screenwriter Mike Binder ("Fourplay" 2001). Joan Allen plays a woman who must deal numerous problems, including her husband running off with another woman, having four daughters around the house, and more. [..]
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
"The 40-Year-Old Virgin" is a romantic comedy where Steve Carrell plays an electronics store employee whose co-workers try to help him out in his romantic life. Producer-director Judd Apatow has made a comedy in his directorial debut that is surprisingly in good taste and engages in only [..]
Intolerance (1916)
"Intolerance" was director D. W. Griffith's response in part to heavy criticism he received for his previous film, "The Birth of a Nation" (1915). This movie featured four storylines about historical accounts of examples of people's perseverance against adverse conditions. They include a contemporary crime drama, [..]
Walk the Line (2005)
"Walk the Line" is a marvelous biopic about the life and career of Johnny Cash, focusing on his relationship with wife June Carter Cash. Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon captured the essence of the stars' personalities, even in the numerous musical numbers. Both were nominated for [..]
Must Love Dogs (2005)
"Must Love Dogs" is the conventional romantic comedy that we have seen in many motion pictures. Despite likeable performances by Diane Lane, John Cusack, and others, the screenplay by Gary David Goldberg is simply rehashed material. Goldberg also produced and directed. Lane [..]