Do not be suckered by the star power behind Proof. Just because Hollywood's smart kids are in a movie about math, doesn't mean it's going to be any fun to watch. Any way you slice it, Proof is a poopy…
There I was, chewing a mouthful of dinner, when I was transported back to the early 80's. It was the AFI 100 Years 100 Songs special that did it—song #79, "Arthur's Theme" by Christopher Cross. I whip…
I love guy movies. I love onscreen explosions. What's not to love about Backdraft? I spent the entire movie working on that question, and finally realized that it has no soul. It's just a didactic, me…
Like the Southern home cooking featured so prominently in the film, Fried Green Tomatoes sticks to your ribs. Its characters take up residence in your mind and stay with you for years to come. Now, wi…
The first time I saw Arizona Dream, I was smitten. I had been waiting to see the movie for three years by the time I stumbled into the video, and when I finally watched it, it just took my breath awa…
In the tradition of Pacific Heights and Single White Female, The 4th Floor plays upon the universal fear of being unsafe in one's own home, of having neighbors so creepy that your sanctuary becomes a …
