Created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse are two of the most popular characters in the history of animation. The premise—a little mouse antagonizes a much larger cat—is incredibly simple yet continues to…
As Season Four of Rizzoli & Isles unfolded, a real-life tragedy rocked cast members and viewers alike, as Lee Thompson Young, who played Detective Barry Frost, died as a result of suicide. The fourth season finale made it clear that…
Often after watching a film by Rainer Werner Fassbinder I find myself both mentally and physically exhausted. His style is unrelenting; often harsh. His character’s emotions exist right on the surface; they hide little, almost appearing to exaggerate everything they…
The fifth season of Pretty Little Liars picks up just moments after the shocking season four finale. Ezra Fitz (Ian Harding) was shot, and Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse) was found alive and well in Rosewood. While everyone is affected by…
A direct spin-off of ABC’s huge Nielsen hit, Dynasty, The Colbys (originally titled Dynasty II: The Colbys), seemed like a surefire hit with a huge budget for the era, and a cast that included a handful of well-known movie stars…
One of the most successful actors in Hollywood history, John Wayne made over 170 films in a career that spanned over five decades, and was a consistent box office draw for thirty years. Along the way, Wayne became a cult…
Looney Tunes Musical Masterpieces, a recent release from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, consists of over two hours of unforgettable fun. Merrie Melodies began in 1931, likely in response to Walt Disney’s Silly Symphony shorts that dominated the Oscars from 1929-1939. As…
Directed by Martin Ritt, (Hud, Norma Rae) Hombre is essentially the story of man forced by changing times to enter a world that never truly accepts or respects his beliefs. Though based on the Elmore Leonard novel of the same…
Written by David Mamet and based on his 1975 play, American Buffalo offers a decidedly pessimistic view of mankind. Though the film starts out slowly, it soon becomes clear that two down-on-their-luck guys, are prepping to pull off some kind…
Disney and Kevin Costner have teamed up for another feel good sports movie, McFarland, USA. While the story itself doesn’t offer anything particularly new, the film’s strength lies in the respect for this true story, and the strong performance from…