About a Boy (2002)
About a Boy is directed by Chris and Paul Weitz, the duo that also directed the juvenile comedy American Pie and the sophomoric Chris Rock film, Down to Earth. Just like the main character of their third film,...
Category: Drama
Jerry Maguire (1996)
Cameron Crowe made a memorable splash debut as a writer with Fast Times at Ridgemont High, a typical teenage sex flick with a big difference: it had heart. More of the same can be said...
Clockwatchers (1997)
Although not as funny as the “office comedy” predecessor, OFFICE SPACE, CLOCKWATCHERS scores more of its points by being more realistic in its absurd look at the trivialities of office life. In so doing, it’s...
Say Anything (1988)
Prior to Say Anything, Cameron Crowe’s directorial debut, he had written two notable teen comedies in the early Eighties, Fast Times at Ridgemont High and The Wild Life Although they aren’t necessarily prime examples of his talent, they...
Changing Lanes (2002)
If Changing Lanes proves anything, it’s that good acting, directing, writing and production values aren’t always enough to make a good film. Changing Lanes doesn’t do anything wrong per se, the main problem is that it just...
The Rookie (2002)
Forget Hardball — The Rookie is the movie to see for truly inspirational baseball action. What’s more, it’s based on the true story of Jim Morris (Quaid), a 35-year-old who thought his pro career was over when...
Panic Room (2002)
Panic Room would seem like a can’t miss thriller, especially given the talent involved and their respective track records. Jodie Foster starred in one of the best of the nineties, director Fincher directed a few...
Nine Queens (2000) | Nueve Reinas
Fans of David Mamet’s con-men thrillers should definitely check out this solid take on the same themes from this Argentinean gem entitled Nine Queens (or Nueve Reinas, if you prefer). Like those films, Nine Queens runs its themes deeper than...
Love and Bullets (1979)
Without the ridiculous and typical Charles Bronson ending, Love and Bullets might have gotten a modest recommendation. Within this rather routine thriller, there are a number of things to like. For starters, the storyline removes...
Zig Zag (2002)
David S. Goyer’s previous work includes screenwriting credits on such films as Blade (and Blade II), Dark City, The Crow: City of Angels, Death Warrant and Kickboxer 2. Not exactly work brimming with character development. Curiously, Goyer’s first time directing a film...