The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)
The 1981 version of The Postman Always Rings Twice marks the second time that the novel of the same name by James M. Cain, author of such noir classics as “Double Indemnity of the Third...
Category: Drama
Miracle (2004)
Long considered one of the greatest moments in sports for the United States, Miracle is a dramatization of the true life events of the United States Winter Olympic hockey team, and its quest to gain the...
Uptown Girls (2003)
In 1989, Boaz Yakin sees his first screenplay hit the big screen, in the misguided comic book adaptation, The Punisher. In a strange twist of fate, fourteen years later, Yakin is The Punisher! Uptown Girls is a film so horrendously inept...
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Dirty Dancing is a bit of a cult favorite film for some, particularly for those who like song and dance films, regardless of how corny they may be in the drama department, and this one...
Chasing Liberty (2004)
Chasing Liberty posed quite a challenge for me to review, as every few minutes I had to force myself to pay attention and not completely zone out. Quite frankly, I don’t know why I bothered...
The Anniversary Party (2001)
It’s sort of a poor man’s Big Chill, complete with Kevin Kline, in this multi-character piece reportedly shot entirely with DV cameras in 19 days, with roles written specifically for the friends of writer-director-stars Cumming...
Lisa Picard is Famous (2000)
Lots of independent filmmakers have taken to the “mockumentary” route for making their movies, mostly because they are relatively inexpensive, utilizing real-life locales and situations, as well as employing a good deal of improvisation...
Big Fish (2003)
I have a feeling that Tim Burton’s Big Fish will be one of those films that is underappreciated at the time of its release, but gains esteem with time and repeated viewings throughout one’s life. It’s...
The Last Samurai (2003)
Director and co-writer Edward Zwick returns back to the thematic territory of his most acclaimed film, Glory, with another rousing adventure full of stirring drama and stunning battle sequences. It’s reminiscent of several other acclaimed films,...
The Missing (2003)
Hey, it’s Tommy Lee Jones doing what he does best: tracking down people. Films like The Fugitive, U.S. Marshals, Double Jeopardy, and The Hunted are just some of the films where he has had to be on the elusive...