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Mass Appeal (1984)
"Mass Appeal" is the story of a Catholic priest whose conservative approach is challenged by a younger and more liberal seminary student who is studying for the priesthood. Director Glenn Jordan ("Only When I Laugh" 1981) and screenwriter Bill C. Davis put together a comprehensive look at [..]
Seven (1995)
"Seven" is a crime drama about two police detectives investigating murders they soon discover is the work of a serial killer, who is targeting people he thinks represents the seven deadly sins. Director David Fincher ("Alien 3" 1992) put together quite a taut thriller with few dull moments, [..]
Monster-in-Law (2005)
Jane Fonda returned to feature motion pictures, after a fifteen year absence, in the romantic comedy "Monster-in-Law." She displayed some expert comedy chops as a television news anchor who gets into a feud with her son's fiancee, under the capable direction of Robert Luketic ("Legally Blonde" [..]
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
"Dog Day Afternoon" is a crime drama about an inexperienced criminal leading a bank robbery even as his plan quickly goes awry with an unexpected hostage situation; the FBI arrives accompanied by a media circus. Director Sidney Lumet ("12 Angry Men" 1957) put together an [..]
Lucy (2003)
The life of Lucille Ball is vividly depicted in the made-for-television movie "Lucy." Director Glenn Jordan and teleplay writers Katie Ford and T. S. Cook put together an entertaining biopic which starred Rachel York and Danny Pino as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The pair did [..]
Rumours (2024)
"Rumours" is a satirical comedy-horror film about the annual G7 summit where the leaders of the top seven economies of the world meet to discuss current issues. The heads of state are drafting a statement on an unnamed world crisis when they slowly begin to realize [..]
Heaven’s Gate (1980)
"Heaven's Gate" is a western drama about disputes between poor European immigrants and wealthy cattle ranch owners in Wyoming in the 1890's. Director-screenwriter Michael Cimino ("The Deer Hunter" 1978) was so obsessive to detail and control that lead to numerous retakes, especially of large crowd scenes, [..]
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
"Bonnie and Clyde" is the fictionalized movie version of the lives of real-life career criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrows. The story set in the Great Depression of the 1930's was well assembled by director Arthur Penn ("The Miracle Worker" 1962) with screenwriters David Newman and [..]
The Right Stuff (1983)
"The Right Stuff" is an epic historical drama movie chronicling the first fifteen years of America's space program, including depiction of the first test pilots and their achievements as well as glimpses into their personal lives. Director-screenwriter Philip Kaufman ("Invasion of the Body Snatchers" 1978) put together a [..]
Samson and Delilah (1949)
Director Cecil B. DeMille ("Unconquered" 1947) put together an historic Biblical epic film based on the Old Testament record of "Samson and Delilah." He filled the movie with great production values, costumes, set, special effects, great performances, good writing, filming in Technicolor, and more. Victor [..]