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Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
Matt Dillon turns in a gripping performance as a man who feeds his drug habit by robbing drug stores, and his attempts to go straight. Director Gus Van Sant did an excellent job of creating a world of gritty realism in an evenly paced, easy to watch movie; [..]
Freud (1962)
"Freud" is a biographical drama film about the life of Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) and his theory that emotional problems are caused by sexual repression, which was not well-received at the time. Director John Huston ("The Maltese Falcon" 1941) created quite a serious drama, with material probably [..]
Take Me Back for Christmas (2023)
After a difficult day at work as a clerk in a gift shop, a young woman makes a Christmas wish for a different life in "Take Me Back for Christmas." The next morning, she is delighted to wake up as the CEO of the company that owns the [..]
The Odessa File (1974)
"The Odessa File" is a political thriller movie about a reporter's pursuit of a man who allegedly ran a Nazi prison camp during World War II, now a respected leader in post-war Germany. Director Ronald Neame ("The Poseidon Adventure" 1972) and screenwriters Kenneth Ross and George [..]
The Fall Guy (2024)
"The Fall Guy" is an action-comedy film about a stuntman's return to show business after taking a year off, only to find himself involved in the mysterious disappearance of the film's star. A twist in the plot is that his ex-girlfriend is the director, with the action [..]
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is the story of a young ape named Noa who goes on a journey with a human woman named Mae that leads him to question what the future hold for apes and humans alike. Producer-director Wes Ball ("Maze Runner" trilogy [..]
Bird on a Wire (1990)
Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn star in an action-adventure-comedy film called "Bird on a Wire." It tells the story of a man in the witness protection program who runs into his old girl friend, and, with his cover blown, both must then go on the run after being [..]
Bullet to Beijing (1995)
Michael Caine continues his on-going role of spy Harry Palmer in "Bullet to Beijing." In this made-for-television movie, Palmer comes out of retirement to search for a deadly biological weapon that has been stolen from Russia. Palmer really does not want the job, but cannot resist the pay [..]
Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
"Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" is a dark comedy film that tells the story of three orphaned children forced to live with a distant relative, who is not necessarily sympathetic to their plight. Director Brad Silberling ("City of Angels" 1998) and screenwriter Robert Gordon keep the [..]
Dog (2022)
"Dog" is the story of an Army Ranger assigned the task of transporting the military dog of his fallen friend to his funeral. The pair get into trouble along the way, providing a variety of thrills, chills, and spills. Directors Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin put together a [..]