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Rear Window
directed by Alfred Hitchcock (1954) Some of my absolute favorite movies have never been recommended here because: A. I assume everyone has already seen them and B. They’re such known classics that...
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The Big Lebowski
directed by The Coen Brothers (1998) Continuing my Top Best Movies You’ve Probably Seen But If You Haven’t You Better Get On It Marathon, I give you the oft quoted, nearly universally loved Coen...
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Alien and Aliens
directed by Ridley Scott (1979) and James Cameron (1986) When three adult, seemingly intelligent Jeopardy! contestants couldn’t name Alien as the film starring Ian Holm as an android I was appalled!...
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The Shining
directed by Stanley Kubrick (1980) As my “Top Best Movies You’ve Probably Seen But If You Haven’t You Better Get On It Marathon” continues I give you the one movie I just can’t forgive you for not...
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Ghostbusters
directed by Ivan Reitman (1984) Recommending Ghostbusters, even as part of my ongoing “Top Best Movies You’ve Probably Seen But If You Haven’t You Better Get On It Marathon” seems silly. I mean, we’ve...
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Unzipped
directed by Douglas Keeve (1995) I adore the documentary Unzipped. I have probably seen it a dozen times and all those times, seen it alone. Of all the passions and tastes Jim and I share, movies about...
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Into the Abyss
directed by Werner Herzog (2011) Into the Abyss takes an unsentimental (is Herzog ever any other way?) look at a particularly senseless murder and subsequent death sentence. In most hands the subject...
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Smile
directed by Michael Ritchie (1975) I’d hate to spend this whole review comparing the small town pageant comedy Smile to the best of Robert Altman, which it so clearly drew inspiration from, so I’ll...
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Tony Scott
RIP Shocking and sad news about Tony Scott. His films entertained millions. Personally, True Romance and The Hunger are huge favorites. Huge. What a loss.
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
directed by Thomas Alfredson (2011) I sincerely wish I had the wherewithal, mind space and time to write the intelligent, thoughtful essay the newest adaptation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy deserves...
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Bernie
directed by Richard Linklater (2011) Bernie came and went quietly in theaters but more and more people are discovering it on netflix as a hidden gem. Fans of City Confidential (one of televisions...
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The Queen of Versailles
by Lauren Greenfield (2012) The Queen of Versailles, dispute it’s reality tv appearance, is a thoughtful documentary that doesn’t get in its own way. It’s a perfect portrait in many ways of what is...
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Dredd
directed by Pete Travis (2012) Well, what do you know!? Those shockingly good reviews for the blood splatter B-movie Dredd were right. It’s pretty darn good, in a gritty early 80’s way. There’s a fine...
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Anna Karenina
directed by Joe Wright (2012) Anna Karenina is a sexy movie. Not necessarily for the soft close up nude romping (though it answers a few questions about how Aaron Taylor-Johnson was able to woo and bed...
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The Wallace and Gromit Collection
by Nick Park It’s no secret that most stuff made for children is garbage. Real gems, like the Nick Park Wallace and Gromit shorts and films are the exception and I am so thrilled that Van is a huge...
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Berberian Sound Studio
Directed by Peter Strickland Highly recommended by a friend, I settled into a strange, uncomfortable little horror movie called Berberian Sound Studio last night. While the title is forgettable, the...
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Behind the Candelabra
Directed by Steven Soderbergh (2013) Wow. I did not expect to love Behind the Candelabra so very much but I found it to be one of the most likable and intriguing things I’ve seen in some time....
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