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...
1990s / Comedy / Drama / Romance
by Vincent Leo · Published May 16, 2002 · Last modified March 26, 2019
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...
1980s / Comedy / Drama / Romance
by Vincent Leo · Published April 19, 2002 · Last modified March 23, 2019
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...
It’s hard to believe the budget for ALMOST FAMOUS was $60 million when you consider the fact that the film has no big name stars or special effects like SPACE COWBOYS, which had about the same budget....
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was a noteworthy and very popular film among teenagers at the time of its release. Although it’s a bit dated, it’s one of those movies that shouldn’t be overlooked...
1990s / Comedy / Drama / Romance
by Vincent Leo · Published October 4, 1996 · Last modified January 14, 2019
Singles doesn’t have much of a plot to speak of. Basically it’s just about six Seattle twenty-somethings and their interrelated stories about their search for love. Singles is a frustrating film to watch. Not because it’s...
Reviews from film writer Vince Leo, covering all eras and genres of films from classics to the latest releases.
Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.