Legendary movie director Blake Edwards ("The Days of Wine and Roses" 1962 & "10" 1979) began to loose the Midas Touch towards the end of his career with films like "Blind Date." The story features Bruce Willis and Kim Basinger out on a blind date that goes [..]
Dirty Dancing (1987)
"Dirty Dancing" is a romantic musical film about a young woman who reluctantly goes to a vacation resort with her parents and subsequently becomes involved with the hotel's dance instructor. What transpires is a mundane coming-of-age drama drowned out by loud rock-and-roll music and goofy dance contests. [..]
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
"Kung Fu Panda 2" is an animated martial arts comedy movie, the sequel to "Kung Fu Panda" (2008), continuing the story of Po and his Furious Five friends who travel to a neighboring city to stop an evil peacock from conquering China. Po also discovers some of [..]
Overboard (1987)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell star in the classic romantic comedy "Overboard." The couple transfer some chemistry from their real-life relationship to the big screen in this funny motion picture skillfully directed by Garry Marshall ("Nothing in Common" 1986), with a well written, though somewhat predictable, [..]
La Bamba (1987)
Lou Diamond Phillips became a big star with his portrayal of rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens in "La Bamba." Director-screenwriter Luis Valdez ("Zoot Suit" 1981) masterfully put together this biopic about the popular Mexican-American musical artist, with Valens' numerous songs performed by the group Los Lobos. [..]
Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
"Harry and the Hendersons" is a fantasy comedy film about a family making friends with a Big Foot-like creature, whom they nickname Harry, after taking him home from a camping trip. The weak premise is poorly executed into a full-length motion picture by director William Dear ("Angels [..]
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
"Hollywood Shuffle" is a satirical comedy film that takes a look at racial stereotypes of African-Americans in motion pictures, based on producer-director Robert Townsend's experiences in auditioning for movie roles. Townsend, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Keenen Ivory Wayans, filled the movie with hilarious skits and [..]
The Last Emperor (1987)
The Best Picture of 1987 is....."The Last Emperor." This is director Bernardo Bertolucci's epic story of Puyi, the final emperor of China. This cinematic masterpiece won nine Oscars. Born in 1906, Puyi's fascinating life covered the history of modern China, from his brief [..]
Rain Man (1988)
The Best Picture of 1988 is....."Rain Man." The story has Tom Cruise playing a Los Angeles car salesman who learns that his father in Cincinnati has passed away. Upon arrival in Ohio, he learns that his father's three million dollar estate has been left to an [..]
The Presidio (1988)
Major movie stars, a crime on a military base, and a photogenic locale in San Francisco are all factors that make "The Presidio" a decent ninety minutes of entertainment. Military police officer Patti Jean Lynch (Janette Goldstein) is killed while investigating a break-in [..]