Tron is a 1982 science fiction film that has become a cult classic in the decades since its release. Directed by Steven Lisberger and produced by Walt Disney Productions, the film stars Jeff Bridges as a computer programmer named Kevin Flynn who is transported inside the computer world of a mainframe computer. Once inside the…
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Articles about movies I have reviewed
The Bridges of Madison County
“The Bridges of Madison County” is a 1995 romantic drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, and starring Eastwood and Meryl Streep. The film is based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Robert James Waller. The book, which tells the story of an extramarital affair between a National Geographic photographer and an Iowa…
Romeo is Bleeding
“Romeo is Bleeding” is a 1993 neo-noir crime film directed by Peter Medak, and stars Gary Oldman, Lena Olin, and Annabella Sciorra. The film is a favorite among fans of Gary Oldman’s work, and is widely considered to be one of his best performances. The film stars Oldman as a corrupt New York City police…
Man of Steel
“Man of Steel” is a 2013 superhero film that tells the origin story of Superman, one of the most iconic and beloved characters in pop culture history. The film was directed by Zack Snyder and starred Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent. What really made this version of Superman stand out was the lead actor himself,…
This Is Spinal Tap
“This Is Spinal Tap” is a mockumentary film that follows the fictional British heavy metal band Spinal Tap as they embark on a tour of the United States. The film, which was directed by Rob Reiner, who also stars as the documentarian, follows the band as they encounter a series of comedic mishaps and absurd…
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a 1986 American coming-of-age film written, produced and directed by John Hughes. It is part of a group of films by Hughes, including “The Breakfast Club” and “Sixteen Candles,” that explore teenage angst and the struggle to move on to adulthood in the 1980s. The plot of “Ferris Bueller’s Day…
Akira
Akira is a 1988 Japanese animated science fiction film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, based on his manga of the same name. The plot of the film is set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, 31 years after a mysterious explosion destroyed the city and sparked World War III. The story follows the protagonist, Kaneda, a member of…
Mr. Holland’s Opus
“Mr. Holland’s Opus” is a beloved film that was well-received by both audiences and critics upon its release in 1995. The movie tells the story of a musician-turned-teacher, Glenn Holland, who takes a job teaching music at a high school as a temporary gig, but ends up staying for 30 years. Over the course of…
24 Hour Party People
“24 Hour Party People” is a 2002 British film that tells the story of the rise and fall of the legendary independent record label, Factory Records, and the colorful characters who ran it. The film stars Steve Coogan as the label’s founder, Tony Wilson, and covers the period from the late 1970s to the early…
Tampopo
“Tampopo,” directed by Juzo Itami, is a 1985 Japanese film that combines the genres of comedy, drama, and romance to tell a unique and unconventional story centered around food. The film begins with a series of vignettes featuring bizarre characters and situations all themed around food. From a truck driver searching for the perfect bowl…