City Slickers (1991) Dir. by Ron Underwood Starring Billy Crystal, Bruno Kirby and Daniel Stern Plot Mitch Robbins is a 39-year-old ad executive from New York City who’s going through a mid-life crisis. For his birthday, his friends Phil and Ed (who are each going through crises of their own) give him a gift of … Continue reading City Slickers
Month: July 2021
Chicken Little
Chicken Little (2005) Directed by Mark Dindal Synopsis Chicken Little, a diminutive chicken in the town of Oakey Oaks, begins to ring the town bell, screaming for everyone to flee for their lives. After a significant number of injuries and property damage is caused by the ensuing panic, Chicken Little calms down enough to tell … Continue reading Chicken Little
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Before the review itself, a word on scheduling. Reviews will be going up on Fridays from now on, as I'm finding it easier to get them written and uploaded with my new work schedule if I shoot for Friday rather than Thursday. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) Dir. by Stephen Herek Starring Keanu Reeves, … Continue reading Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Home on the Range
Home on the Range (2004) Directed by Will Finn and John Sanford Synopsis Maggie is a former show cow who is the only cow remaining at her ranch after it is raided by the cattle rustler Alameda Slim. Her owner sells her to a small farm named Patch of Heaven, where she meets two other … Continue reading Home on the Range
The Rocketeer
I don't comment on posters much, but this Art Deco-inspired poster is a thing of beauty. I hope someone won an award for it, as it's deserving The Rocketeer (1991) Dir. by Joe Johnston Starring Bill Campbell, Jennifer Connelly and Timothy Dalton Plot Cliff Secord, a stunt pilot in 1930s Los Angeles, discovers an experimental … Continue reading The Rocketeer
Cinematic Nostalgia 