Little Women (1994)
I’ve never read Louisa May Alcott’s classic book nor have I seen any of the multitudinous other film adaptations of it so I can’t honestly say if the film does the book justice or...
Tagged: set in the 19th Century
Young Guns (1988)
Those who think Young Guns one of the best Westerns ever made must either not have seen many or have incredibly short term memories. I would not even claim that Young Guns is a good film at all,...
Once Upon A Time in China (1991)
Definitely not to be viewed for a peek at historical accuracy, but definitely worth watching for the unbelievable martial arts talents of its star, OUATIC is a classic Hong Kong action flick that is more entertaining...
Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)
In old France, a young girl named Danielle (Barrymore, The Wedding Singer) becomes a virtual orphan after her father dies suddenly and she is left to be taken care of by her none-too-pleasant stepmother (Huston, Addams Family...
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
The Mask of Zorro is a throwback to the golden days of action cinema, when the swashbuckler reigned supreme. Tales of sword-fighting bandits, of lavish costumes and sets, high-flying stunt-pieces, and romance galore. This is...
Jamaica Inn (1939)
An orphaned young woman named Mary (O’Hara, Miracle on 34th Street) travels to Cornwall to stay with her aunt and uncle in a place called the Jamaica Inn. The downside to this is the fact that...