Slaughterhouse Five (1972) - Billy Pilgrim finds himself “unstuck” from time, shifting back to his experiences in a Nazi prisoner of war camp and forward through his life to his abduction by aliens. Directed by George Roy Hill           Starring Michael Sacks, Rob Leibman, Valerie Perrine Why I Liked It: An interesting story in a rather... Continue Reading →

Gattaca (1997) - In a world where genetics is the "credential" to success, a man finds a way to game the system. Directed by Andrew Niccol                                      Starring Ethan Hawke, Jude Law, Uma Thurman Why I Liked It - Hmmm, let me get back to you... A... Continue Reading →

The Arrival (1996) - A SETI researcher finds evidence of life outside our solar system, only to discover that there's a threat much closer to hand. Directed by David Twohy                        Starring Charlie Sheen, Ron Silver, Richard Schiff,                                                                                        Teri Polo, Lindsey Crouse Why I Liked It - It's silly fun until it collapses at the... Continue Reading →

Robot and Frank (2012) - In the "near future", a retired burglar faces two unpleasant realities.  The steady encroachment of technology and his declining mental status.  When his son gives him a medical attendant robot, it seems his two worst nightmares have merged.  Instead, it gives him a new lease on his old life. Directed... Continue Reading →