Drama
Drama
Brigsby Bear
Just about the best movie ever made about a fictional TV show created to teach life lessons to a kidnapping victim.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
This early classic of serious science fiction delivers in its thoughtful exploration of Cold War paranoia and global antagonism but misses the mark on capturing the grand cinematic vision its premise implies.
Anne of the Indies
A ripping good yarn of pirate vengeance somewhat wrecks its galleon on the rocky shores of muddied themes and storytelling.
Pride and Prejudice
Strong performances and snappy dialogue do a lot to make you forget how unfaithful it is as a true adaptation.
Juliet, Naked
A Nick Hornsby novel adaptation that approaches its subject matter of “wasted years” with wit and charm, but lacks some of the polish of his other adaptations.
The Boys in the Boat
A paint by numbers, fairly mediocre sports movie that largely wastes its exhilarating true story.
Blinded by the Light
A warmhearted crowd pleaser with a few minor flaws.
Mr. Mom
About one step in quality higher than a made for TV movie.
Basic Instinct
This famous erotic thriller is much better than it gets credit for.
Hologram for a King
A meandering, unfocused, absurdist movie with a few interesting ideas wasted on an uncompelling execution.
Air
A well thought out script elevates a potentially boring story about a business venture you already know the outcome of into something surprisingly enjoyable.
The Jazz Singer
Famed for its technological breakthrough, not for its quality.