2024-09-16
When a wandering mercenary named Hogan rescues a nun called Sister Sara from the unwanted attentions of a band of rogues on the Mexican plains, he has no idea what he has let himself in for. Their chance encounter results in the blowing up of a train and a French garrison, as well as igniting a spark between them that survives a shocking discovery.
A trapper-guide gets caught between landowners and evicted Mexicans in turn-of-the-century Mexico. Despite his attempts to remain neutral, he is quickly drawn into the fray.
Young gun Heath Ledger stars in this powerful fact-based Western about a real-life outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor in 1870s Australia. Orlando Bloom costars as his heroic partner in crime, Joe Byrne. Mick Jagger starred in a 1970 film of the same name. An outstanding supporting cast is led by Naomi Watts and Geoffrey Rush.
In this witty character study, Chris (Christian Bale) and Marion (Emily Watson) are a young couple who have settled into a comfortable if boring suburban existence in London. But Chris begins to pine for his single days when an old school chum shows up. Lee Ross.
Sally Field's feature directorial debut is this comedy-drama about a perpetual beauty contestant (Minnie Driver) who will let nothing---not even her own daughter (a pageant no-no)---stand in the way of her success. Joey Lauren Adams, Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Kathleen Turner, Michael McKean, Bridgette Wilson.
Kirk Douglas as a cowpoke involved in a range war. Highly enjoyable; directed by King Vidor with some welcome humor. Jeanne Crain, Claire Trevor, Richard Boone. Jeff: William Campbell.
In 1991, Anita Hill endures attacks on her own character and credibility after she accuses Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of lewd conduct.
In this fantastically tense Western, a strong-willed woman and a loathsome drifter transport three insane ladies from Nebraska to Iowa, where a compassionate minister and his wife are willing to care for them.
A cop pursues romance despite his domineering mother.
A man seeks revenge on the outlaw who killed his father as he rides with a group of cutthroats who never back down from a gunfight.
Remake of "The Paleface," about a dentist whose misadventures make him a hero of the Old West.
Kirk Douglas as a cowpoke involved in a range war. Highly enjoyable; directed by King Vidor with some welcome humor. Jeanne Crain, Claire Trevor, Richard Boone. Jeff: William Campbell.
A space mission attempts to divert a dangerous solar flare. Tim Matheson, Charlton Heston. Teague: Peter Boyle. Alex: Annabel Schofield. Ken: Tetsuya Bessho. Mike: Corin "Corky" Nemec. Travis: Jack Palance. Gurney: Sandy McPeak. Directed by Allen Smithee (Richard C. Sarafian).
In this fantastically tense Western, a strong-willed woman and a loathsome drifter transport three insane ladies from Nebraska to Iowa, where a compassionate minister and his wife are willing to care for them.