Matchstick Men (2003) – A con artist with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder keeps his life and his work neatly in order, despite a partner who likes to stir things up. When a teenager shows up claiming to be his daughter, his life turns upside down. Directed by Ridley Scott Starring Nicolas Cage, Alison Lohman, Sam Rockwell,... Continue Reading →

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)-A pair of Americans find themselves down to their last dime. When everything else fails them, they hear a story from an old man about gold mining in Mexico. The lure of treasure in those mountains will bring them the hope to continue, but it may also bring madness.... Continue Reading →

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1990) – Two minor characters observe Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”. The two friends of the Danish prince struggle with what is real and their roles as pawns in the tragedy. Directed by Tom Stoppard Starring Gary Oldman, Tim Roth, Richard Dreyfuss, Iain Glen Why I Liked It – Just familiar enough to... Continue Reading →

The Fugitive (1993) – Richard Kimble is a respected surgeon with a beautiful wife. One night his wife was attacked and killed. Is the good doctor the killer or the mysterious one-armed man that he claims attacked both him and his wife? The federal Marshall in charge of bringing Kimble back after an escape doesn’t... Continue Reading →

Dead Reckoning (1946) – When his best friend Johnny disappears rather than face receiving the Medal of Honor and then dies in a car crash, Captain “Rip” Murdock tries to find out why. His investigation will dive into a corrupt world and reveal dark secrets about his friend. More people will die and Murdock meets... Continue Reading →

Please don’t tell me this. Because it always turns out badly. Red Dawn (1984) – In an alternate history, a group of teenagers retreats into the mountains to resist a Soviet invasion of the United States. They become the front lines of World War III as they do their best to defend their town. Directed... Continue Reading →

The Great Raid (2005) – With the tide of World War II turning against the Empire of Japan, a daring raid was planned to liberate American prisoners of war. 500 soldiers clung to thin strands of hope after three years of confinement. Finally, a combined mission of the 6th Rangers of the U.S. Army and... Continue Reading →

Midnight Cowboy (1969) A naïve young man leaves his home in Texas to become a hustler in New York City. When he arrives, he discovers a cold, unwelcoming city that works to destroy him in every way. With the help of a strange friend, he may find a way to stay alive. Directed by John... Continue Reading →

The Sensation of Sight (2006) – Faced with a tragedy that he cannot bear to confront, a struggling English teacher begins selling encyclopedias in his small New England town. Directed by Aaron Wiederspahn Starring David Strathairn, Ian Somerhalder, Jane Adams, Ann Cusack Why I Liked It – A brilliant, character driven off the beaten track... Continue Reading →