Clint Eastwood's legendary motion picture career that began in 1955 with "Francis in the Navy" continues well into the 21st century with "Cry Macho," which he co-produced, directed, and starred in. This story of a retired rodeo star who is hired to travel into Mexico to seek [..]
The Northman (2022)
"The Northman" is a dramatic action picture about Amleth, a Viking prince who sets out to get revenge on the people who killed his father. From the start, director Robert Eggers ("The Lighthouse" 2019) sets a dark and even a bit nihilistic mood of the film, in [..]
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall team up to make an irresistible big screen combo in "How to Marry a Millionaire." This glossy romantic comedy was expertly directed by Jean Negulesco ("Johnny Belinda" 1948) and produced and written by Nunnally Johnson ("The Grapes of Wrath" 1940). [..]
Marriage Story (2019)
"Marriage Story" tells the tale of a New York married couple, both actors, trying to work out their problems, and eventually moving to Los Angeles for jobs. This entertaining and engrossing movie was the result of expert direction and screenwriting by Noah Baumbach, who also produced with [..]
Date Night (2010)
Steve Carell and Tina Fey play a married couple whose "Date Night" goes awry when they are mistaken for some couriers for gangsters. This confusion of identity leads the pair through a variety of hilarious situations in this 88 minute watchable comedy from producer-director Shawn Levy ("Night [..]
The Mulligan (2022)
Show business legend Pat Boone at age 87 continues to stay active in movies with a new film out called "The Mulligan." This faith-based project from ReelWorks Studios and director Michael O. Sajbel ("One Night with the King" 2006) tells the story of a man with career [..]
The 355 (2022)
"The 355" is a spy thriller about five international female spies who work together to stop some terrorists from starting World War III. This film from director Simon Kinberg ("Dark Phoenix" 2019) never really gets going due to unfocused direction and a screenplay that lacks clarity, penned [..]
Mothering Sunday (2021)
"Mothering Sunday" is a romantic drama about a maid who spends each Sunday with a wealthy man in an affair that goes on for several years. The excellent screenplay and superior production values provide an accurate depiction of life in Britain in the World War I era. [..]
French Exit (2020)
Michelle Pfeiffer's decidedly quirky performance as a suddenly penniless Manhattan socialite who must start a new life in Paris in "French Exit" drew rave reviews from critics, and little else. In this era of closed theaters due to the corona virus pandemic, there was very little box [..]
Any Which Way You Can (1980)
"Any Which Way You Can" is the sequel to Clint Eastwood's 1978 comedy "Every Which Way but Loose." This wacky action comedy followed the continuing story of Eastwood's trucker character getting into lots of trouble, accompanied by his pet orangutan Clyde. Director Buddy Van [..]