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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 [..]
The Jerk (1979)
"The Jerk" is a comedy film telling the story of a homeless man in Los Angeles who started out as the adopted son of black sharecroppers in Mississippi. Director Carl Reiner ("The Comic" 1969) and screenwriter Steve Martin put together a very unusual comedy which basically reflects [..]
Superman (1978)
Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth in the opening scenes of the action movie "Superman." The boy is raised by Kansas farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, as he gradually discovers his [..]
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
"Assault on Precinct 13" is a riveting crime drama about a handful of police officers and a few civilians defending a police station against an attack by a large and unrelenting gang. Director-screenwriter John Carpenter ("Escape from New York" 1981) put together a film with excellent [..]
Rollerball (1975)
"Rollerball" is a science fiction film set in the year 2018 where corporations have replaced nation-states and their governments. Rollerball is the most popular game in the world, an often violent sport with teams representing every section of the world. Director Norman Jewison ("Fiddler [..]
The Hunting Party (1971)
Gene Hackman plays a wealthy cattle rancher whose wife is kidnapped by an outlaw and held for ransom. However, she develops feelings for her captor, which complicates matters greatly in "The Hunting Party." Director Don Medford put together a second-rate western with poor writing, [..]
The Perfect Stranger (2005)
"The Perfect Stranger" is a faith-based film telling the story of a skeptical woman attorney who receives a mysterious dinner invitation from a man claiming to be Jesus Christ. Throughout the long dinner conversation, she begins to move from disbelief to questioning her life, vocation, and [..]
State Fair (1962)
"State Fair" tells the story of teen siblings who find fun at the Texas state fair, with their parents in tow. First time director Jose Ferrer did a mediocre job at the helm of this project, especially miscasting a number of roles, with the exception of stars Pat [..]