Not under any condition has it been so terrific to be a film aficionado. Back in the day the only way that you could even view a movie was to visit the theater. Later on, videos came out and you could get a videotape at the store but the film that you wanted may have been out-of-stock and you still had to wait. You also needed to make sure that you avoided any late fees by making sure that you got the movie back to the store on time. Now you can get the films by mail, but it is still a waiting game. Select from the commentaries below and download a great motion picture to watch today.
Die Hard, In position to execute the perfect crime, terrorists have commandeered a Los Angeles high rise, and are holding everyone captive. There is $460 million in the corporate safe that the terrorists want. Everything is going according to plan. Uninvited, so the terrorists don’t know he is there New York cop John McClane is the single hope to obstruct the terrorists.
Like Water for Chocolate, Striking and sensuous film from a book by Laura Esquivel set in the early part of the 20th century, a youthful girl’s life is conditioned by her somber and uncompromising mother, who treats her terribly. Spectacular storyline, not without humor, with an exceptional cast and a top of the line performance from lead actress Cavazos. Cast includes Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Regina Tome, Mario Ivan Martinez, and Ada Carrasco. 113 minutes, 1992.
The Prince and the Showgirl, Fairly good but slow moving comedy of saucy American show gal Monroe being courted by Prince Regent of Carpathia Olivier. throughout the 1911 coronation of George V. Filmed in England, with marvelous performances by Monroe and Olivier. Cast includes Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike, Jeremy Spencer, and Richard Wattis. 117 minutes, 1957.
Michael, A set of cynical journalists and a counterfeit “angel” discover that a foolish old female’s allegation that the archangel Michael is living with her is real. Michael, nevertheless, turns out not to be your regular angel. Amiable, sardonic movie by no means goes where you expect and takes its time getting there, however the journey is enthralling, and Travolta, as the sleazy, randy Michael, is perfectly cast. Cast includes John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, Robert Pastorelli, Bob Hoskins, Jean Stapleton, Teri Garr, Wally Ward, Joey Lauren Adams, Carla Gugino, Tom Hodges, and Wallace Langham. 105 minutes, 1996.
The Accidental Tourist, This film tells the account of Macon Leary, who is listless after the loss of his son. This is compounded more when his wife decides to leave him because he won’t snap out of it. With a divorce approaching he finds himself mixed up with a new woman, who is helping bring him back to life. Now his wife decides to have him back, and he is faced with more difficult questions. William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Amy Wright, and Bill Pullman star. 1988 Drama.
Prince of Darkness, The anti-Christ entombs the evil child of Satan in a cannister of a neglected L.A. temple. It’s up to pastor Pleasence and the grad students of Prof Wong to clean up the mess. They must stop the religious sect attempting to free this child named the “Brotherhood of Rest.” Cast includes Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, Jameson Parker, Victor Wong, Dennis Dun, Susan Blanchard, Anne Howard and Alice Cooper Panavision. R 110 minutes, 1987.
The Search, Heartrending drama of American cadet Clift regarding for concentration camp survivor Jandl in postwar Berlin, when the boy’s mother glumly looks all over the camps for him. Beautifully performed and directed. Cast includes Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon, Jarmila Novotna, and Wendell Corey. 105 minutes, 1948.
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