“The Weight of Water” (2000) Drama Running Time: 114 minutes Written by: Alice Arlen and Christopher Kyle based on the novel by by Anita Shreve Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow Featuring: Elizabeth Hurley, Catherine McCormack, Sean Penn and Sarah Polley Jean Janes: “When a women kills, it's usually her spouse.” Kathryn Bigelow's "The Weight of Water" is a film that demands a certain patience and willingness …
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“Dangerous Game” (1993) Drama Running time: 109 minutes Written by: Nicholas St. John Directed by: Abel Ferrara Featuring: Harvey Keitel, Madonna and James Russo Sarah Jennings: “What is a brunette standing between two blondes? An interpreter.” Dangerous Game (1993), directed by Abel Ferrara, is a provocative and deeply unsettling drama that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. Starring Harvey Keitel, Madonna, …
“The Hitler Gang ” (1944) Drama Running Time: 100 minutes Written by: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Directed by: John Farrow Captain Ernst Röhm: “Gerlich has shot himself.” Streicher: “He's the first man who shot himself in the head six times.” "The Hitler Gang," directed by John Farrow in 1944, is a fascinating yet controversial film that delves into the rise of …
“The Pawnbroker” (1964) Drama Running Time: 116 minutes Written by: Morton S. Fine and David Friedkin based on the book by Edward Lewis Wallant Directed by: Sidney Lumet Featuring: Rod Steiger, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters, Jaime Sánchez and Thelma Oliver Jesus Ortiz: “Say, how come you people come to business so naturally?” Sol Nazerman: “You people? Oh, let's see. Yeah. I see. I see, you... you want to learn …
“The Red Menace” (1949) Film Noir Running Time: 67 minutes Written by: Albert DeMond and Gerald Geraghty Directed by: R. G. Springsteen Featuring: Robert Rockwell and Hannelore Axman Nina Petrovka: “Why are you stopping?” Bill Jones: “I've been thinking, Nina. This is the United States, not the police state!” "The Red Menace" is a riveting film that plunges viewers into the heart of …
“Daughter of the Jungle” (1949) Adventure Running Time: 90 minutes Written by: William Lively Directed by: George Blair Featuring: Lois Hall, James Cardwell, Sheldon Leonard, James Nolan, William Wright and Jim Bannon Lamser: “What kind of jungle is this?” Dalton Kraik: “I don't know, but I could learn to like it.” Critical Commentary "Daughter of the Jungle" (1949) is a mesmerizing cinematic gem that …
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“Angel on the Amazon” (1948) Adventure Running Time: 86 minutes Written by: Lawrence Kimble Directed by: John H. Auer Featuring: George Brent, Vera Ralston, Brian Aherne and Constance Bennett “The sullen killer of the jungles...and the woman who knew no fear! The story of their meeting and the strange events that followed!” Critical Commentary Jungle drums beat, not with the primal rhythm …
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“The Executioner” (1970) Drama Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: Jack Pulman Directed by: Sam Wanamaker Featuring: George Peppard and Keith Michell John Shay: “I thought you guys used Pentothal.” Balkov: “We ran out.” Critical Commentary "The Executioner," directed by John Smith and released in 1970, is a gritty and unflinching portrayal of the American justice system and the complex moral …
“Pendulum” (1969) Drama Running Time: 102 minutes Written by: Stanley Niss Directed by: George Schaefer Featuring: George Peppard, Jean Seberg and Richard Kiley Judge Kinsella: “On your last appearance before me, Mr. Sanderson, it was my unpleasant duty to sentence you to death in the electric chair. Now, the duty I have before me now is in some respects even more …
“Frances” (1982) Drama Running Time: 140 minutes Written by: Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore and Nicholas Kazan Directed by: Graeme Clifford Featuring: Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard and Kim Stanley Harry York: “Frances, you're crazy.” Frances Farmer: [softly] “Don't tell anybody.” Critical Commentary In the realm of cinema, there are certain films that transcend the boundaries of time, leaving an indelible mark on the audience's heart and …
“Blue Chips” (1994) Drama Running Time: 108 minutes Written by: Ron Shelton Directed by: William Friedkin Featuring: Nick Nolte, Mary McDonnell, Ed O'Neill, J. T. Walsh, Alfre Woodard and Shaquille O'Neal Pete Bell: “Dwayne, you can get through college half-assed. Richard, you can get through LIFE half-assed. But I'll guarantee you boys one thing: sure as hell, I'll guarantee you this: you cannot win …
“Hard Times” (1975) Drama Running Time: 93 minutes Written by: Walter Hill, Bryan Gindoff and Bruce Henstell Directed by: Walter Hill Featuring: Charles Bronson, James Coburn Jill Ireland and Strother Martin Speed: “Every town had somebody who thinks he's tough as a nickel steak; but, they all come to old Speed for the do-re-mi.” Critical Commentary In the annals of cinematic …
“The Bounty” (1984) Drama Running Time: 132 minutes Written by: Robert Bolt Directed by: Roger Donaldson Featuring: Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Edward Fox and Laurence Olivier Admiral Hood: “This court finds that the seizure of His Majesty's Armed Vessel Bounty was an act of mutiny by Fletcher Christian and others of her crew, and that her captain Lieutenant William Bligh is, in the …
“Damage” (1992) Drama Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: David Hare Directed by: Louis Malle Featuring: Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson, Rupert Graves, Ian Bannen and Leslie Caron Anna Barton: “What would you win by leaving Ingrid?” Dr. Stephen Fleming: “You. I'd win you.” Anna Barton: “Then you'd win something you already have.” "Damage" is a 1992 erotic drama film directed by Louis Malle and based …
“The Dead Zone” (1983) Horror Running Time: 103 minutes Written by: Jeffrey Boam based on the novel by Stephen King Directed by: David Cronenberg Featuring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom, Anthony Zerbe, Colleen Dewhurst and Martin Sheen Johnny Smith: “"Bless me"? You know what God did for me? He threw an 18-wheel truck at me! Bounced me into nowhere for five years! When I …
“The Hunter” (1980) Action Running Time: 97 minutes Written by: Ted Leighton and Peter Hyams Directed by: Buzz Kulik Featuring: Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton and Ben Johnson Ralph 'Papa' Thorson: “I'm getting too old for this shit.” Critical Commentary "The Hunter" is a crime thriller film directed by Buzz Kulik and starring Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, and Kathryn Harrold. The film is …
“On the Beach” (1959) Drama Running Time: 134 minutes Written by: John Paxton based on the novel by Nevil Shute Directed by: Stanley Kramer Featuring: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Anthony Perkins, Fred Astaire and Donna Anderson Peter: "Now, this is a special kind of; - sleeping pill. I had a devil of a time getting 'em. But, I wanted …
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