Jonathan Frakes has carved out quite a directorial career for himself after his seven years as Will Riker on television's "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987-1994). One of his projects has been "Thunderbirds," a live-action film based on the tv show of the same name that ran [..]
Planet Brooklyn (2004)
Independent filmmaker Mad Matthewz turned out an interesting comedy-drama called "Planet Brooklyn." It tells the story of two friends who avoid work at all costs, but soon realize that this philosophy doesn't work in real life. The two stars, Ishmael [..]
Meet the Fockers (2004)
Plenty of laughs from some of filmdom's top stars are in store for viewers of "Meet the Fockers." Director Jay Roach ("Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" 1997) does a good job of orchestrating major Hollywood stars in their comedic roles, from the excellent screenplay by Jim [..]
Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
"Kung Fu Hustle" is a parody of Chinese martial arts films, with lots of drama and comic relief to keep viewers occupied. This highly entertaining Cantonese language action-comedy film stars Chinese actor Stephen Chow, who also directed and had a hand in producing and writing the screenplay. [..]
Million Dollar Baby (2004)
The Best Picture of 2004 is....."Million Dollar Baby." Producer-director Clint Eastwood ("Play Misty for Me" 1971) won the Oscar for Best Picture and Best Director (his second double win since "Unforgiven" 1992) and also ran into controversy due to the double nature of the film. The [..]
Left Behind: World at War (2005)
The three part "Left Behind" movie series concludes in a spectacular fashion with "Left Behind: World at War." Louis Gosset Jr. joins the cast as the President of the United States, Gerald Fitzhugh, whose administration is under attack by the Global Community Forces. [..]
North Country (2005)
"North Country" is a dramatization of the events surrounding the first sexual harassment lawsuit in U. S. history. The screenplay by Michael Seitzman was adapted from the 2002 book "Class Action" by Clara Bingham and Laura Leedy Gansler. Director Niki Caro ("Whale Rider" 2002) was [..]
Bailey’s Billion$ (2005)
"Bailey's Billion$" is a fun family film about a dog named Bailey who inherits a billion dollars from his devoted owner's estate. This superior pooch picture benefits from capable direction by David Devine, a lucid screenplay by Heather Conkie and Mary Walsh, and some noted actors as [..]
The Constant Gardener (2005)
"The Constant Gardener" is a plodding movie drama that stars Ralph Fiennes as a British diplomat who tries to solve the murder of his wife, an Amnesty International activist working in Kenya. The boring storyline, sluggish performances, and lackluster direction by Fernando Meirelles make this two-hour plus [..]
Harper (1966)
Paul Newman stars as private detective Lew Harper in the exciting mystery "Harper." This classy drama was smartly directed by Jack Smight ("I'd Rather Be Rich" 1964) from a tightly written screenplay by William Goldman. It was adapted from the 1949 novel "The Moving Target" by [..]