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The Truman Show (1998)
"The Truman Show" is the story of a 30-year-old man whose entire life has been on television without his realizing it. He starts getting suspicious that something is amiss when a light fixture from a movie set falls from the sky. Director Peter Weir ("The Year of Living [..]
Wild Bill (1995)
"Wild Bill" is a western movie about the last day of legendary lawman Wild Bill Hickok (1837-1876). Director-screenwriter Arthur Hill ("Alien 3" 1992) created a film with on-again, off-again flurries of activity throughout the 98 minute running time. There was also beautiful scenery to [..]
Encino Man (1992)
Sean Astin plays a California teen digging a pit in his backyard for a swimming pool when he unearths a frozen caveman (played by Brendan Fraser) in "Encino Man." Director Les Mayfield put together an excellent fantasy comedy in his feature film debut, which was also [..]
Goodfellas (1990)
"Goodfellas" is a biographical gangster movie about the rise and fall of a Mafia leader from the 1950's through the 1980's. Director Martin Scorsese ("Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" 1974) put together quite a masterpiece of a motion picture with great production values, riveting performances, an exciting storyline, [..]
Reversal of Fortune (1990)
"Reversal of Fortune" is a riveting legal drama telling the true story of socialite Claus von Bulow's conviction of attempted murder of his wife who has fallen into a coma. He convinces Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz to help him on his appeal of the conviction. [..]
The Little Mermaid (1989)
"The Little Mermaid" is an animated musical fantasy film about a 16-year-old mermaid who falls in love with a human prince. She makes a deal with a sea witch to exchange her singing voice for legs to enable her to live on land for three days. [..]
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
"Killer Klowns from Outer Space" is a science fiction horror-comedy movie about aliens who look like clowns arriving from outer space and immediately proceed to terrorize a small town. Director Stephen Chiodo put together a mildly entertaining low budget B-movie that is surprisingly free from violence [..]
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
Two years after his initial visit to Southern California, Detroit police detective Axel Foley returns to help his friends investigate a series of high-valued heists in "Beverly Hills Cop II." Director Tony Scott ("Top Gun" 1986) does a good job of developing a quality sequel [..]
Hoosiers (1986)
"Hoosiers" is a sports film about a failed college coach who is given a second chance when he is hired to manage the basketball program at a high school in a small Indiana town. He succeeds beyond his wildest dreams. Excellent direction by David [..]
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
"Beverly Hills Cop" is a comedy film where an insubordinate Detroit policeman travels to Beverly Hills, California, to investigate a friend's murder. He teams up with two of the local detectives, much to the chagrin of their superiors. Hilarity and laughs ensue, well directed [..]