Reacting impulsively to an inappropriate crush, a respectable young teacher Read More »
Crime
The Ladykillers (1955) Alexander Mackendrick, Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, Cecil Parker
A gang of thieves rent a room upstairs from an old woman, who thinks they’re a musical band. Read More »
12 Angry Men (1997) William Friedkin, Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Hume Cronyn
Made for cable television remake of the 1957 classic about twelve jurors quick Read More »
Twice Branded (1936) Maclean Rogers, Robert Rendel, Lucille Lisle, James Mason
A young business man (James Mason) is being duped by business swindlers but his gaol bird father is determined to save him. Read More »
John, the Knife and the River / João en het mes (1972) George Sluizer, Joffre Soares, Ana Maria Miranda, Joao-Augusto Azevedo
An older man consumed by jealousy over his much younger wife decides Read More »
Life Is Cheap… But Toilet Paper Is Expensive (1989) Wayne Wang, Spencer Nakasako, Wan Kin Cheng, John Chan, Kwan-Min Cheng
A man is hired by a group of people he believes to be gangsters to escort a briefcase Read More »
The Outfit (1973) John Flynn, Robert Duvall, Karen Black, Joe Don Baker
When the small criminal Macklin is released from prison, he learns that his brother was shot by two mob killers. Read More »
Mr. Dynamite (1941) John Rawlins, Lloyd Nolan, Irene Hervey, J. Carrol Naish
A ball player takes his girlfriend to a carnival, only to discover a ring of saboteurs. Read More »
The Barefoot Contessa (1954) Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O’Brien
At Maria Vargas’ funeral, several people recall who she was and the impact she had on them. Read More »
Party Girl (1930) Victor Halperin, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Jeanette Loff, Judith Barrie
Jay Rountree, son of a wealthy manufacturer and young, rising businessman Read More »