"The Last of the Mohicans" is a slickly produced historical drama about two Native Americans who rescue two daughters of a British Army officer from an ambush, with loads of melodrama proceeding from there, set in the backdrop of the French and Indian War (1754-1763). Producer-director Michael [..]

The southern charm of Dolly Parton is the cornerstone of "Straight Talk." This comedy tells the story of a country girl from Arkansas who is hired as a radio talk show host in Chicago, on the (false) assumption that she is a clinical psychologist. The ruse [..]

"A Dry White Season" is a drama film which takes place in 1976 in South Africa during the apartheid era. It tells the story of a school teacher who discovers that the young son of a black gardener has been killed by a corrupt policeman. He persuades [..]

"Aladdin" is an animated musical comedy fantasy film from the Arab folktale of a boy who stumbles upon a magic lamp that contains a genie who grants him three wishes. Producers-directors-screenwriters John Musker and Ron Clements put together this movie with comedy, drama, romance, colorful animation, and [..]

"City of Joy" is a well-intentioned movie starring Patrick Swayze as an unhappy American doctor seeking fulfillment helping out in the slums of India. However, producer-director Roland Joffe ("The Killing Fields" 1985) misfires at the helm of the picture with sloppy direction and screenwriter Mark Medoff did [..]

Legendary singers Ike and Tina Turner are vividly portrayed in the musical biopic "What's Love Got to Do with It." Director Brian Gibson and screenwriter Kate Lanier put together this outstanding movie that has riveting drama, marvelous musical numbers, and unforgettable acting performances. Gibson and Lanier [..]

"True Lies" is an action-comedy picture in which Arnold Schwarzenegger portrays a government agent who tries to balance his top secret spy job with his private life as a suburban husband and father. Director-screenwriter James Cameron puts all of his usual professionalism into this film, which has [..]

"Doubting Thomas" is an independent film about a white couple who give birth to a black baby. The ensuing reactions by friends and relatives lead to a big family revelation, and tests relationships, including the married couple involved. Director Will McFadden, in his theatrical movie debut, [..]

"Dolly Parton's Christmas on Square" is a holiday musical film about a wealthy woman who announces that she will be evicting the residents of a town by selling the land to a mall developer. The announcement sends the town folk into an uproar, in a story that [..]

Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone starred in the popular crime drama "Basic Instinct" back in 1992. The film did have some thrilling moments due to capable direction by Paul Verhoeven ("Total Recall" 1990) and a well-penned screenplay by Joe Eszterhas. Douglas plays a police detective who [..]