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Fight Club (1999)
Great Fight with Insomnia
The writers and director of this film definitely express a distinct genius for film making. The story line is consistent, as are the characters. The suspension of disbelief is carried right up to the brink of climax. This story has a unique perspective, if not a factual one when it comes to insomnia, as I know from experience. Staying awake for days at a time is exactly what this movie brings to life. Ed Norton is the consummate geek looking for that ultimate professional yuppie rush, and having met Brad Pitt, he is playing himself with an exciting twist. Overlooking the Studio's required violence, some of which is necessary to make the film work, this is a great flick.
Columbo: Make Me a Perfect Murder (1978)
Woman Executive will do anything for success
I've read previous comments on this movie. The premise of this movie is a Television executive [Trish Van Devere] wants a promotion she feels is justly deserved. She finds out that her boyfriend has been given the job, he gives her a Mercedes as a consolation prize, of course, she kills him. Temporarily the affiliate gives her the job, until they can find a replacement. This was a great episode! Columbo once again makes the suspect sweat as he gets closer to solving the crime. Ms. Van Devere plays the part of the villain perfectly. She isn't a trained killer, she knows it, and plays the part of a frightened novice criminal with perfection. I'm a die hard Columbo fan from the very beginning of the show. This episode is one of the best.
I Dreamed of Africa (2000)
Out of Africa - part Deux
While the camera lens loves this film, the story line begins to wain after the first scene. Kim is beautiful, Vincent is beautiful, Africa is beautiful. All undeniable. However, the there is not a consistent plot. Only a series of scenes spliced together. She marries, she has a son, she has an adventurous husband. She lives alone, then she doesn't. She has a ranch. The film ends with a few emotional moments. But if you are looking to relive the life of an interesting woman, her life on film doesn't capture the excitement of living in a wild place.
The Other Sister (1999)
The Other Sister, The only one to see!
This is the sweetest romantic film about young love and the struggle to find your way in this world. A young daugher becoming a woman, fights against her mother (portrayed by Diane Keaton) to grow up be the person she longs to be. Her family rounds out a great cast and each compliments the others' acting styles making for a believeable family life. The story is consistent, inventive, and sensitive in its approach to deliver the lives of mentally-challenged people. Could not ask for more from a great movie.
The Color Purple (1985)
The Color of Life
This story contains all the elements of a great story. Alice Walker presents the full lives of colored men and women in the late 19th and 20th centuries, in their own world, with their own struggles. Spielberg adds the eye. You live in the scenes as they happen as the best of observers. Colorful, realistic settings. Heartwrenching struggles, closest of friendships, and emotional hardships; the problems of life portrayed by some of the best actors of our age, all painted in the Color Purple.
Violets Are Blue... (1986)
Heartbreaking...
A movie everyone can relate to. Lost love, a chance to go back and relive the past. I think everyone would like to try it just once. Kevin Kline is the sensitive leading man, and Sissy Spacek plays a great 'other woman'. Set in Ocean City, this movie will leave you remembering "The Good Times".