Drama
Drama
8½
Above all else, a filmmaker’s film.
Empire of the Sun
Despite being set during a uniquely interesting time and place in history, this coming of age tale is boring, long winded, and fairly unrewarding.
Being There
This Hal Ashby classic is, for my money, not nearly as clever as it, or other critics, seem to think it is.
Hustle
While it isn’t likely to snag any Oscars or climb the ranks of any all time great sports movie lists, this love letter to basketball is well worth a watch.
Margin Call
This toothless financial thriller takes several hours to say nothing.
City Lights
Consistently OK reads as surprisingly underwhelming when it is this critically adored titan of the silent era.
Mystic Pizza
This so-so prelude to the 90s indie movement has many great performances all trying to save a mediocre script.
Father of the Bride
A simpler, subtler take on the machinations of planning a wedding (in the 1950s) that offers plenty of light and frothy comedy to accompany its sweet and sentimental core.
Greyhound
This excellent naval thriller skimps on frills and is all the better for it.
Grapes of Wrath
This famous adaptation of an equally famous book offers a powerful punch, but one that wallows in its characters’ misery a bit too much for my liking.
Titanic
A modern epic that absolutely lives up to its stellar reputation.
Mr. Malcolm’s List
An adequate romp for those dying to see more regency romances, but not sharp enough to carry the interest of anyone else.