#140RVW: Love Actually (2003) Over-stuffed cast & great writing make this impossible to dislike, even if it’s the sort of deliberate heart-warming thing you love to hate. Poster: Trailer:
#140RVW: Edward Scissorhands (1990) Post-Batman Burton given leash to direct own story; world of film better for it. Delightful fairy tale marks arrival of new visual master… Poster: Trailer:
#140RVW: Clockers (1995) Spike’s 1st adaptation really focuses his directing, making for crisp narrative. Sayeed’s DP work is truly unique & special. Cast sizzles… Poster: Trailer:
#140RVW: The Adventures of Milo and Otis “Koneko monogatari” (1986) Japanese import cute as anything, even with Dudley Moore narrating. Amazing technical skill involved in 4-year project. Hope animals safe… Poster: Trailer:
#140RVW: Pay It Forward (2000) Positively Gumpian levels of mawkish pandering. Beyond insufferable. Rides coattails of Oscar noms into nauseating Jerry Maguire territory. Yes, please throw that beanbag chair at the tv. Then this nightmare may end… Poster: Trailer: