"The Ugly Truth" is a romantic comedy about a woman television producer who is teamed with a male celebrity who has less-than-modern opinions about men and women. They fall in love but their stances in life cause friction and a full-blown "battle of the sexes" erupts on the [..]
The Fifth Element (1997)
In the colorful future of the 23rd Century, a cab drive unwittingly becomes the central figure in an effort to save Earth from destruction from the villainous Zorg and his forces of evil in the science fiction action movie "The Fifth Element." French director-screenwriter Luc Besson ("The Big [..]
Grumpy Old Men (1993)
Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau update their well-worn schtick and old chemistry from "The Odd Couple" (1968) in the romantic comedy "Grumpy Old Men." They play long-time neighbors who have been feuding for years, which is intensified when an attractive female neighbor moves in, a possible love interest [..]
Malibu’s Most Wanted (2003)
"Malibu's Most Wanted" is a comedy movie about a wealthy white politician's son emulating urban street culture with hopes to become a rapper. To discourage him, his father hires two African-American actors to pose as gang members to introduce him to real ghetto life. However, things do not [..]
Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)
"Good Night, and Good Luck" is the dramatization of the true story of CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow and his attempt to expose and discredit the virulent anti-communist campaign of Sen. Joseph McCarthy in the 1950's. Director George Clooney ("Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" 2002) put [..]
Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
"Bye Bye Birdie" is the story of a popular rock singer who travels to Ohio for his farewell appearance before he is drafted into the U. S. Army. He is scheduled to give a big kiss at the concert on national television to the winner of [..]
Mass Appeal (1984)
"Mass Appeal" is the story of a Catholic priest whose conservative approach is challenged by a younger and more liberal seminary student who is studying for the priesthood. Director Glenn Jordan ("Only When I Laugh" 1981) and screenwriter Bill C. Davis put together a comprehensive look at [..]
Seven (1995)
"Seven" is a crime drama about two police detectives investigating murders they soon discover is the work of a serial killer, who is targeting people he thinks represents the seven deadly sins. Director David Fincher ("Alien 3" 1992) put together quite a taut thriller with few dull moments, [..]
Monster-in-Law (2005)
Jane Fonda returned to feature motion pictures, after a fifteen year absence, in the romantic comedy "Monster-in-Law." She displayed some expert comedy chops as a television news anchor who gets into a feud with her son's fiancee, under the capable direction of Robert Luketic ("Legally Blonde" [..]
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
"Dog Day Afternoon" is a crime drama about an inexperienced criminal leading a bank robbery even as his plan quickly goes awry with an unexpected hostage situation; the FBI arrives accompanied by a media circus. Director Sidney Lumet ("12 Angry Men" 1957) put together an [..]