‘Aladdin’ is Disney animation at its best
This fun and exciting Disney classic gets the special edition treatment it richly deserves with tons of behind the scenes documentaries music videos and more.
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‘Vlad’ was a big idea that comes out small
This slow unfocused horror film delivers surprisingly strong performances but suffers from poor writing and characters that are never developed.
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‘Raising Victor Vargas’ is a little, indie miracle
Writer-director Peter Solletts gem about a Dominican teen pursuing a local beauty is as poignant and funny an independent film youre likely to see this year.
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John Carpenter’s ‘They Live’ is an underappreciated classic
Aliens use greed to take over the world and humans arent aware of it until a drifter stumbles upon a special pair of sunglasses that reveal the deadly truth.
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‘Zulu’ is one of the all time greatest war films ever made
This classic is one of the greatest war films ever made detailing the struggles of a collection of British soldiers facing off against thousands of Zulu warriors at Rorkes Drift in 1879.
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David Mamet’s ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ is a masterwork not to be missed
This brilliantly acted directed and written drama sparkles on screen not only because of the masterful performances but because of the sizzling Mametspeak.
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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘The Devil’s Backbone’ is an unsung masterpiece
This dark creepy horror failed to grab the attention of American audiences in 2001 but is a terrific film which very much worth the effort to view.
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‘Don Juan DeMarco’ is about the spirit of romance
This funny and romantic tale helped mold Johnny Depps reputation as the unconventional American actor as well as give Marlon Brando a chance to once again shine on the silver screen.
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1974’s ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three’ is a smart, keen thriller
This 70s thriller offers tension wit and action without the flash and glam featured in most of todays over-the-top actioners.
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‘Torch Song Trilogy’ is bawdy, quick-witted and proudly sentimental
Bawdy quick-witted and proudly sentimental this film was the odds on favorite to be the first gay-themed motion picture to gain mainstream success in 1988. But it was unfortunately ahead of its time.
