"Patch Adams" is a medical biopic about a doctor who uses unconventional methods, such as humor, to deal with his patients and their afflictions. As a result, he comes into conflict with the medical establishment but is popular with the patient population. Robin Williams stars [..]
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
"2 Fast 2 Furious" continues the story of ex-LAPD officer Brian O'Connor (Paul Walker) who flees Los Angeles for Miami after aiding Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) to escape authorities. In this sequel to "The Fast and the Furious" (2001), O'Connor makes a living as a street racer in [..]
To Catch a Thief (1955)
"To Catch a Thief" is another masterpiece from Alfred Hitchcock, filled with mystery, thrills, chills, a few spills, and even romance. There is not as much suspense in this film from the Master of Suspense, as it tells the story of a retired jewel thief residing in the [..]
Oklahoma! (1955)
Song and dance are the order of the day in the classic musical "Oklahoma!" With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, talent like Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones, and filming in Todd-AO 70 mm wide screen, it seems that producer Arthur Hornblower Jr. [..]
A Lawless Street (1955)
"A Lawless Street" is a western with the familiar storyline of a beleaguered marshal trying to keep peace in a lawless wild west frontier town. Meanwhile, things get spicy when a song-and-dance troupe featuring his long-lost girl friend arrives in town. Director Joseph H. Lewis was [..]
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
"The Fast and the Furious" is an action film about a Los Angeles street car racing aficionado who becomes a suspect in big-rig hijacking. He takes a newcomer into his group not knowing that he is an undercover LAPD investigator. Sparks fly from there [..]
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. (2024)
"Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin." is the story of German Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) who protested against the Nazi regime of Adolph Hitler. Director-screenwriter Todd Komarnicki put together a lucid biopic about a person standing against the status quo in a brave fashion. [..]
Moana 2 (2024)
"Moana 2" is an animated musical adventure film continuing the story of Moana which began in the original film of 2016. The best description of this tale is to say that Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceana after receiving an unexpected call from her ancestors. The [..]
Another Man’s Poison (1951)
"Another Man's Poison" is a British drama film telling the story of a English mystery writer who kills her husband, disposes of his body in a local lake, and later tries to kill the man posing as her husband. Director Irving Rapper ("Now, Voyager" 1942) and screenwriter [..]
Farewell, My Lovely (1975)
"Farewell, My Lovely" is a film noir crime drama about Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe being hired by an ex-con to find his long-lost girl friend. Marlowe gets into all kinds of scrapes as a result. Director Dick Richards stays true to the intent of the original [..]