"East/West" is a French historical film telling the story of a family who returns to the Soviet Union in 1946 when Stalin invites exiles back "home." This tale centers on a Russian doctor, his French wife, and their small son who realize almost immediately that they [..]
Being There (1979)
"Being There" is a satirical comedy-drama film about a simple-minded gardener who lives his entire life in the home of a wealthy man, educated only by television. When the old man dies, he must vacate the home, and, to make a long story short, becomes a [..]
Sitting Pretty (1948)
"Sitting Pretty" is a comedy film about a family who hires the mysterious Lynn Belvedere as a nanny for their three sons. At first they think he is a woman, because of the name, but upon meeting him, decide to give him a try. The comedy proceeds from [..]
Call Northside 777 (1948)
In "Call Northside 777," James Stewart plays a reporter who is convinced that a man in prison for eleven years is innocent, and opens an investigation to prove it. This movie is based on a true story, and perfect for Stewart, who specializes in this type of role. [..]
Panic in the Streets (1950)
"Panic in the Street" is a thriller movie about the government authorities' discovery of a man infected with pneumonic plague, and only 48 hours before the public must be informed of the situation. There will then be panic in the streets! Director Elia Kazan put together [..]
For a Few Dollars More (1965)
"For a Few Dollars More" is an Italian spaghetti western about two bounty hunters searching for the same vicious murderer on the loose. They agree to team up in their search for the man. Director Sergio Leone ("Once Upon a Time in the West" [..]
The Big Chill (1983)
"The Big Chill" is the story of seven college friends from Michigan who reunite at the funeral of one of their friends in South Carolina. On the positive side, Lawrence Kasdan ("Body Heat" 1981) put together a movie depicting strong friendships, but his uneven direction [..]
Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
The family of the late police chief Martin Brody of Amity Island resort continue to be plagued by the giant sharks, so his widow travels to the Bahamas to deal with the situation in "Jaws: The Revenge." Director Joseph Sargent ("The Karen Carpenter Story" 1989) put together a [..]
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play a married couple who are unaware that they are both hit men working for competing agencies in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." Things get dicey when they are both assigned to kill the same target. Director Doug Liman ("The [..]
Suburbicon (2017)
"Suburbicon" is a comedy film about a family in an American suburb in 1959 who face problems of all sorts, including a home invasion, troubles with family and friends, and a black family moving in next door. Director George Clooney ("The Ides of March" 2011) put [..]