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"Sid and Nancy really hung together like a decadent Romeo and Juliet. They were doing something really stupid, but they were in love."- Alex Cox. Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) was punk rock's famous bad boy. Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb) was a troubled American groupie looking for fame and notriety. They surprised themselves and the rest of the world by falling in love. Director Alex Cox (Repo Man) brilliantly conveys the initial fun and euphoria of their love affair to the nightmare that their life became as they plunged into the vortex of drugs and self-delusion. From Rolling Stone to The New York Times, Sid & Nancy has garnered some of the finest reviews of the year. The Los Angeles Times describes Oldman and Webb's performances as "nothing short of phenomenal." Including additional music composed by Joe Strummer, The Pogues and Pray For Rain. Sid and Nancy is an emotional, brutal and powerful film experience.
Rated R.
"A rich, harshly honest and mesmerizing film"-The Los Angeles Times. In what is still considered the performance of his career, Robert De Niro won the Best Actor Oscar for his searing portrayal of real-life boxer Jake LaMotta. Martin Scorsese's flawless direction and Michael Chapman's gritty cinematography vividly capture the blood and brutality of the fight world-and the dark landscape of the human soul. One of the ring's most feared brawlers, LaMotta was known for absorbing an incredible amount of punishment-and dishing out even more. But tragically, his sado-masochistic rage exceeded the boundaries of the prize-fight ring. His downward spiral from a hard, lean slugger to a pathetic, bloated, two-bit nightclub performer is depicted with uncompromising detail. As LaMotta's well-intentional brother, Joe Pesci won an Academy Award nomination, as did screen newcomer Cathy Moriarty, who Charles Champlin of the Los Angeles Times described as "perfect as LaMotta's blond, sexy, sloe-voiced, teenaged wife."
Rated R
Academy Award winner Jack Nicholoson (Best Actor, One flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, 1975) stars with Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper (who also directs) in this unconventional classic which Time Magazine hails as "one of the ten most important pictures of the decade." Experience the real, uncensored sixties counterculture in this compelling mixture of drugs, sex and armchair politics. In the role that catapulted him to stardom, Jack Nicholson portrays an alcoholic attorney who hooks up with two part-time, drug-dealing motorcyclists (Fonda and Hopper) in search of the "American Dream." Heading from California to New Orleans, they sample the highs and lows of America the Beautiful in a stoned-out quest for life's true meaning. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Screenplay (written by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Terry Southern), Easy Rider continues to touch a chord with audiences of all ages.
Rated R.
There's nothing straight about this movie. But here's the dope anyway: Cheech and Chong make their film debut in this riotous rock'n'roll comedy, bringing with them the same madness, lifestyles and sketches that sold over 10 million records in the early '70s. Cheech and Chong's marijuana-laced humor keeps their spirits high and leads them to an outrageous finale at L.A.'s Roxy Theatre, where Cheech performs in a pink tutu and Chong dresses as a large red quaalude. It will make you feel very funny.
Rated R.
Their most outrageous film since Up in Smoke, Cheech and Chong are Still Smokin. It's Cheech and Chong at their wildest, craziest, most medicated, doing all those zonked-today-out of the country. It's a Cheech and Chong fan's ultimate pipe dream...and if you're not already a convert. Ralph and Herbie will make you one by the end of the tape. P.S. For added cultural enjoyment, try playing this on fast forward. Farrr-out man.
Rated R.
Nice Dreams-it rhymes with ice creams. And that's what Cheech and Chong are selling in this thoroughly wacky comedy. The outrageous, permanently spaced-out duo sells enoug of their 'specially mixed" ice cream to take the cash and realize their fondest dreams: new guitars, islands in the sun and beautiful women. But of course, not everything goes as planned. While celebrating their wealth in a new-wave Chinese restaurant, Cheech meets his long lost-love, Donna (Evelyn Guerrero), and promptly escorts her to her posh penthouse. He soon learns, however, that Donna's boyfriend-an ex-con named Animal (Michael Masters) - is on his way to her boudoir. Meanshile, Chong has unwittingly exchanged all their money for a worthless bank check - and the only way to get it back is to escape into a nearby insane asylum.
Rated R.
Eddie Murphy is the Box Office King Of Comedy. And in Coming To America, Murphy is also the Prince of Comedy - a very wealthy and pampered African prince who comes to America in search of a bride. Accompanied by his closest companion (Arsenio Hall), Murphy quickly finds a job, new friends, new digs, new enemies-and lots of trouble. Keep an eye out for both Murphy and Hall in some unforgettable cameo roles! "Murphy's most hilarious performance!"-Peter Travers, People Magazine.
Rated R.
"It's Hip, Lively Fun."-Jay Carr, Boston Globe.Comedy sensation Mike Myers stars with Nancy Travis in this hatchet driven romantic comedy about a wedlock-shy coffee house poet who finally meets the perfect woman. When it comes to love, Charlie MacKenzie 9Myers) has had his share of bad luck. Sherri was a klepto-Charlie still can't find his cat. Jill was unemployed-but charlie knew she really worked for the Mafia. Pam smelled like soup - beef vegetable soup. Good thing for Charlie these shortcomings became apparent - if only to him. Good thing for Charlie he discovered the truth before things went too far -
Rated PG-13.
"Devilishly wicked and witty!"-Jeffrey Lyons, Sneak Preview. It's love at first fright when Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Angelicia Huston) welcome a new addition to the Addams household - Pubert, their soft, cuddly mustachioed baby boy. As Fester (Christopher Lloyd) falls hard for the voluptous nanny Debbie Jilinsky (Joan Cusack). Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) discover she's a black-widow murderess who plans to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands. The family's future grows even bleaker when the no-good nanny marries Fester and has the kids shipped off to summer camp. But Wednesday still has a Thing or two up her sleeve... With gags and ghouls galore. Addams Family Values is "screamingly funny!" (Jeff Craig, Sixty Second Preview).
Rated PG-13.
The Adventures Of Ford Fairlane
Rock & Roll is his beat..and Fairlane is one detective as seamy as the industry he investigates. The adventures begin when the lead singer of the heavy metal group, Black Plague (Vince Neil of Motley Crue) is murdered on stage. Mourning isn't Fairlane's style, and since nobody's paying him to investigate, he puts it out of his head. The nest day the king of shock-jocks, Johnny Crunch (Gilbert Gottfried) of radio station K-Dirt, hires Fairlane to find a mysterious teenage groupie named ZuZu Petals. Minutes later, Crunch is electrocuted on the air. Ford is understandably shaken. Crunch was his only paying client. Soon the world's hippest detective is hip-deep in the case of his life, trading insults with a ruthless record executive (Wayne Newton) and a merciless hit man (Robert Englund). In his first starring role, the bad-boy of stand-up, Andrew Dice Clay, sends up every movie detective who's ever walked the screen. Aiding and abetting the Diceman in this hilarious whodunnit is a bizarre lineup of suspects, victims and hitters played by Wayne Newton, Priscilla Presley, Gilbert Gottfried, Morris Day, Lauren Holly, Robert Englund and Ed O'Neill.
Rated R.
" 'Sleepy Hollow' is a marvel: bold, exciting and full of visions." - Jeff Giles, Newsweek. Master storyteller Tim Burton (Batman, Edward Scissorhands) weaves an eerie, enchanting version of this classic tale of horror. Johnny Depp is Ichabod Crane, an eccentric investigator determined to stop the murderous headless Horseman, Christina Ricci is Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful and mysterious girl with secret ties to the supernatural terror. "...An American classic." Joel Siegel, Good Morning America. "An untimate Tim Burton movie." Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times.
Rated R.
Bill Murray, star of What About Bob, Scrooged, Ghostbuster, Stripes, Tootsie, and Caddyshack, is an off-the-wall head counselor in this riotous send-up of summer camp, directed by Ivan Reitman, the producer of Twins, National Lampoon's Animal House and Ghostbusters. Murray is Tripper, the most creative activities director in the whole North Woods, who guides a fun-seeking collection of lovable campers and libidinous staff members through the unique pleasures of a co-ed summer experience. The wildest summer Camp North Star ever had begins quietly with a runaway camper, an accidental blackout and Tripper's amorous attack on a female counselor. Insanity builds with the most hilarious Parent's Day on record, a scary overnight canoe trip, and the "Olympiad" - a traditional competition between North Star and the rich kids of neighboring Camp Mohawk. A talented, high-spirited cast, an unlikely romance, and a gang of warm, wicked, wonderful campers are all part of the fireside recipe for Meatballs: mix together outrageousness, irreverence and hysterical fun...and take home a comedy smash!
Rated PG.
An American legend comes to breathtaking life in this explosive epic western starring Jason Patric, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman and Wes Studi as Geronimo. Studi (Last of the Mohicans) gives a stunning performance as the fearless warrior who was the last Indian leader to surrender to the white man. Betrayed by the Army's legendary "Indian fighter" General George Crook (Hackman), Geronimo leads a small band of warriors in escape. Pursued by a principled officer (Patric), a grizzled army scout (Duvall), and a gung-ho West Point graduate (Matt Damon), Geronimo evades capture through brilliant military strategy and cutthroat courage. His true story is both an action adventure and a spiritual journey through the heart of a warrior. "Two thumbs up for Geronimo: An American Legend, a visually stunning elegy to the last of the great Apache leaders" (Siskel&Ebert).
Rated PG-13.
They didn't win a Nobel Prize, throw a record fastball or travel another acceptable path to fame. What fugitive lovers Mickey and Mallory Knox did was kill people. Lots of people. The media took care of the rest. Three-time Academy Award winner Oliver Stone (JFK, Platoon) deliver a powerful movie experience unlike any he's ever made and you've ever seen: Natural Born Killers, a visually dazzling, wickedly funny slam of violence and media obsession that's "the most radical film any major studio has released since A clockwork Orange" ( Stephen Schiff, The New Yorker). As Mickey and Mallory, Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis portray the kind of crazymixedup kids a demon has nightmares about. And Robert Downey, Jr., Tommy Lee Jones, Tom Sizemore and Rodney Dangerfield make vivid impressions in this wild ride that packs a wallop. "You ain't seen nothin' yet." Not till you see Natural Born Killers.
Rated R.
"A razor-sharp dark comedy...son of Pulp Fiction." - Entertainment Weekly. Ronna needs to make some extra cash, Simon wants to escape to Vegas for the weekend. Adam and Zack want to stay out of trouble. But it's not just another night in the life of these unusual characters. They're about to embark on a wild ride that won't end until the sun comes up. This hip, outrageous and action-packed hit from director Doug Liman (Swingers) features a pulsating soundtrack and suprising performances from hot newcomers Sarah Polley (The Sweet Hereafter), Katie Holmes (TV's Dawson Creek), Scott Wolf (TV's Party Of Five) and Jay Mohr (Jerry Maguire). GO is a sexy and hilarious comedy that stretches the limits of how far you can go and still get home from the party alive. "Go is very very funny" - Washington Post.
Rated R.
"A Family Thing is a wonderful thing!"-Gene Shalit, Today Show. Oscar winner Robert Duvall and James Earl Jones star in an uplifting film that touches the heart with remarkable characters, refreshing humor and infectious charm. Radiating with the unmistakable warmth of family love, this poignant tales is a "pure joy to behold" (David Sheehan, KCBS). Duvall is Earl Pilcher, Jr., an Arkansas man who is about to discover the surprise of his life: the family he never knew he had. When he learns that has an Afro-American half-brother living in Chicago. Earl heads north on a journey that will take him closer to home than he ever could have imagined. It won't be easy, though, since his brother (Jones), wants nothing to do with him. But with the help of their remarkable Aunt (Irma P. Hall) and her simple wisdom, the men work through their long-held grudges and prejudices, gaining a greater understanding of each other...and themselves. "Fresh and thought-provoking" (Rex Reed, The New York Observer), this touching story is steeped in life-affirming insights and down-to-earth sincerity. Come join the family. You've never met anyone like them.
Rated PG-13.
"Hypnotic. A science-fiction special effects extravaganza!" - Peter Stack, The San Francisco Chronicle. Beyond comprehension, beyond imagination and beyond the deepest regions of this galaxy...life as we know it is about to end! James Spader and Oscar nominee Angela Bassett "strike sparks" (Los Angeles Times) and Lou Diamond Phillips, Oscar nominee Robert Forster and the mesmerizing Robin Tunney are stunning in this specatacular sci-fi thriller that expands the universe of suspense to a whole new realm of raw power and unspeakable terror. Light years from home, in the farthest reaches of deep space, the medical vessel Nightingale keeps a lonely vigil for those in trouble. When a frantic cry for help pierces, the void, the crew responds with a near fatal, hyper-space dimension jump into the unknown. Entering into the gravitational pull of a dying star, the disable ship rescues a shuttlecraft containing a mysterious survivor and a strange alien artifact. Now the crew must unravel a chilling secret and escape the nearby imploding star before the forming Supernova blasts them and the entire galaxy into oblivion! With mind-blowing special iffects created by the Academy Award winning team from Digital Domain (Titantic) Supernova is an explosive event not to be missed.
Rated R.
"Two Enthusiastic Thumbs Up"-Siskel and Ebert. The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart. Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve's Bayou as the Batiste family tries to survive secrets they've kept and the betrayals they've endure. Roz Batiste (Lynn Whitfield) is a beautiful and dedicated mother of three, who is forced to admit that her family is falling apart due to her philandering husband Louis (Samuel L. Jackson). Her younger dayghter, Eve, witnesses one of her father's infidelities. Struggling to make sense of what she has seen, Eve turns to her older sister Cisely, who dismisses her in fear of the truth, and then to her Aunt Mozelle (Debbi Morgan), a known psychic and rumored black widow. Unable to find the understanding she is looking for Eve decides to take matters into her own hands. As the heat rises so does the tension. For the Batiste family, the ties that bind may not be stong enough to keep them together, and what they learn will change their lives forever.
Rated R.
"Mercilessly Funny...Exhilarating, Audacious and Wildly Irreverent!" - Janet Maslin, The New York Times. "Two Thumbs Up" -Roger Ebert, Roger Ebert And The Movies. One of the most-talked about movies of the year is also one of the funniest! In this hilarious comic fantasy from writer/director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy) two banished angels (Ben Affleck and Matt Damon), find a loophole that would get them back into Heaven. The only snag? They'wll be destroying existence in the process. In an effort to stop them, the overworked Voice of God (Alan Rickman) taps cynical mortal Bethany (Linda Fiorentino) to save the world by preventing the angels from reaching their unholy destination: New Jersey!Throw in two unlikely prophets named Jay and Silent Bob (Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith), the quick-witted yet little-known thirteenth apostle (Chris Rock) and a sexy, former muse with a case of writer's block (Salma Hayek) and you'v got an hysterical and thrilling race against time packed with an all-star cast that Entertainment Weekly called "one of the ten best movies of 1999!"
Rated R.
"John Candy is instant laughs! Uncle Buck's family will have your family laughing all the way home!"-Pat Collins, WWOR-TV. John Candy stars in this John Hughes comedy as an idle, good-natured bachelor who's left in charge of his nephew and nieces during a family crisis. Unaccustomed to suburban life, fun-loving Uncle Buck soon charms his younger relatives Miles and Maizy with his hefty cooking and his new way of doing the laundry. But his carefree style doesn't impress everyone, including Tia (Jean Kelly), his rebellious teenage niece, and Chanice (Amy Madigan), his impatient girlfriend. Uncle Buck is the last person you'd think of to watch the kids. But with a little luck and lot of love, he manages to surprise everyone in this heartwarming family comedy.
Rated PG.
In a criminal justice system where criminals go free, lawyers and judges make deals as a matter of routine and the innocent sometimes to unprotected, young lawyer Arthur Kirkland begins to wonder where the justice has gone, Arthur (Al Pacino, in a brilliant Oscar nominated role) is an honest, idealistic lawyer who is suddenly under pressure to defend a distinguished judge (John Forsythe) accused of raping and battering a young girl-and whom Arthur knows is guilty. Jack Warden co-stars as an eccentric, cheerfully suicidal judge who thinks Arthur should play the game. When it comes down to the trial, Arthur must choose between the security of his career and his personal integrity. The final, explosive courtroom scene is unforgettable!
Rated R.
Academy Award Winner William Hurt stars in this four-hour epic presentation of Frank Herbert's visionary masterpiece of galaxy spanning intrigue and adventure. In the far future, the remote desert world of Dune becomes the epicenter of a spectacular struggle that will spark a revolution, fulfill an ancient prophecy and forever change the galactic balance of power. A breathtaking, special effects powered new adapation of this acclamied sci-fi classic!
Not Rated.
Academy Award winners Nicolas Cage (The Rock) and sexy Angelina Jolie (The Bone Collector) ride an unstoppable wave of speed and adrenaline in this hot, edgy action hit from high-octane producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Armageddon). Legendary car booster Randall "Memphis" Raines (Cage) thought he'd left the fast lane behind - until he's forced out of retirement in a do-or-die effort to save his kid brother (Giovanni, Ribisi, Saving Private Ryan) from the wrath of an evil mobster! But with speed to burn and attitude to spare, Memphis hastily re-assembles his old crew - a rogues gallery including Academy Award winner Robert Duvall (A Civil Action) - and floors it in a full throttle race to pull off the ultimate car heist: to exotic beauties in 24 hours - and the cops are already on to them! Directed by Dominic Sena and written by Scott Rosenberg, Gone In 60 Seconds is an action-packed thrill ride that comes out fast and never slows down. "A Wild Ride!" - David Sheehan, CBS-TV.
Rated PG-13.
"The Best and Boldest American Movie so far this year...here at last is a different kind of youth picture: one that matters."- Peter Travers, People Magazine. River's Edge:riveting, powerful, controversial, provocative, black in its humor yet speaks from the heart. Based on an actual event, a close-knit group of teenagers discover that one of their own has killed his girlfriend. Emotionally, ill-prepared, they struggle to differentiatie between friendship and responsibility. Layne (Crispin Glover), a speed freak and hypnotic central force, inhibits them from taking action. Desperately, he turns to the only adult friend he has; Feck (Dennis Hopper) a half-crazed murderer himself, however, appears to realize the severity of the situation. Los Angeles Magazine says "Everything that happpens onscreen could be done by the kids next door..."; while Brent Northrup, Journal American, states "The performances are uniformly brillant..." River's Edge exemplifies a raw, honest look at teenage alienation, where values have been twisted beyond adult comprehension. John Hartl, Seattle Times, remarks "A number of films have been called the Rebel Without A Cause of the 80's. River's Edge deserves to be."
Rated R.
Blast off on a high-powered adventure starring Peter Strauss as a galactic bounty hunter menaced by a mechanical madman. It is the year 2136, and Wolff (Strauss) answering a distress signal from Terra Eleven, agrees to rescue three beautiful maidens from the plague-ridden planet. When the women are kidnapped by henchmen of Overdog (Michael Ironside), the wicked half-man/half-machine who rules the planet Wolff takes off in hot pursuit. As he challenges assorted monsters and mutants, circumstances throw Wolff together with Niki (Molly Ringwald), a spunky waif who agrees to guide him to Overdog's scrap-metal kingdom. Wolff's exploits in the Forbidden Zone are packed with extra-terrestrial thrills, plus special effects guaranteed to dazzle you.
Rated PG.
"...the sci-fi thriller that litrally takes the Frankenstein story to new heights and uncharted depths." - The New York Times. Seeking refuge in the eye of a violent typhoon, the crew of a crippled salvage tug makes a potentially profitable discovery. A Russian military vessel, loaded with hi-tech computer hardware worth millions in salvage fees, appears abandoned by its crew. After restoring power to the ship, greedy Captain Everton (Donald Sutherland) and his navigator "Kit" (Jamie Lee Curtis) encounter a lone scientist, scared (almost) to death. She begs them to turn the ship's power back off. But - it is too late? The haggard tug crew has no idea that an alien life form, holding the ship hostage, not only feeds on electricity but thrives on developing new ways of killing the "virus" on earth known as man. Who will dominate in a fight to the death against a horrifying new strain of evil?
Rated R.
"Amistad Is A Superlative Achievement." - Gene Shalit, Today. Steven Spielberg's debut film for DreamWorks Pictures, Amistad stars a distinguished cast led by Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou and Matthew McConaughey. Earning acclaim for its filmmaking and power, Amistad was honored with four Academy Award nominations including Best Supporting Actor (Hopkins), Best Music, Best Costume Design and Best Cinematography. Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. An enthralling battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation, confronting the very foundation of the American justice system. But for the men and women on trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind...freedom.
Rated R.
Antonio Bandera's directorial debut opens in the sweltering summer of 1965, and everyone in Alabama has gone completely crazy, especially 12-year-old Peejoe's glamorous Aunt Lucille (Melanie Griffith). Deciding not to let her abusive husband stand in the way of her dreams of television stardom, she gets rid of him in a most unusual way and leaves Peejoe (Lucas Black) with lots of questions and one explosive secret. Accompanied only by her hatbox and its mysterious contents, Lucille tries to evade both the cops and her demons on her hilarious journey to Hollywood, while Peejoe is left behind with his uncle (David Morse) in Alabama. And as he tries to steer clear of the cunning sheriff (MEAT LOAF ADAY). Peejoe learns which secrets to keep and which ones to tell in this poignant comedy about the price of freedom and why it's always worth it, whatever the cost.
Rated PG 13.
"And in the newcomer Michael Pare, who plays Eddie with the introspective fury of James Dean and the sultry teenage campiness of a young Fabian, the screen finds a brand-new star." - Rex Reed. In the early 1960's, Eddie and the Cruisers had one hit album; then Eddie Wilson, leader of the band, drove his car off a bridge. Years later, when several old Cruisers songs again became popular, Frank Ridgeway, a former band member begins a search for the missing tapes of the Cruisers' unreleased second album. A powerful, contemporary drama set against the world of rock and roll, Eddie And the Cruisers combines elements of romance, drama, music, and suspense in a story of love, friendship and the rediscovery of the past.
Rated PG.
'Two Thumbs Up!"-Siskel & Ebert. An award-winning cast of Hollywood superstars gather in Marvin's Room - the funny and stirring tale of one family's humor and heartache. Seventeen years ago, fiercely independent Lee (Meryl Streep - The Bridges Of Madison County) left home...and left behind her kindhearted sister Bessie (Diane Keaton - The First Wives Club) to care to their father, Marvin (Hume Cronyn). But now Lee is returning with her rebellious teenage son (Leonardo DiCaprio - William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, for a homecoming that's sure to turn the entire household upside down! Also starring Robert DeNiro (Casino), this entertaining motion picture proves that people you know the least may be the ones you need the most. "A film Of Rare Magic! Funny And Touching!" - Rolling Stone.
Rated PG-13
"Two thumbs up, way up!" Siskel & Ebert. The New York Times raves, "We have a winner! In the tradition of the The Full Monty comes a "spectacular funny" (Gene Siskel, Siskel&Ebert ) comedy about friends pulling together to make a dream come true. When Ned Devine dies from shock after winning the lottery, two longtime friends, Michael and Jackie, discover the body and agree Ned would want them to benefit from his good luck. They embark upon an outrageous scheme to claim the ticket - but first they have to get all the townsfolk to go along with their plan! A "four star triumph" (Washington Times), Waking Ned Devine is definitely the comedy ticket of the year!
Rated PG.
"Wonderful comic performances from both Meg Ryan and Tim Robbins." - Janet Maslin, New York Times. All the world knows about Einstein the scientific genuis. But what about Einstein the matchmaker? I.Q. puts this fanciful notion to the test and comes up with winning results in this "fun, warm-hearted romantic comedy" (Roger Ebert) that has critics and audiences cheering. Walter Matthau gives one of his greatest performances as the famed physicist who must solve a particularly vexing problem - how to lure his spirited niece Catherine (Meg Ryan) away from her stuffy British fiance (Stephen Fry) and into the arms of her perfect love match...a sweet-natured auto mechanic (Tim Robbins). It will take all of the professor's smarts (and wiles) to transform the grease monkey into a shining knight. But never underestimate the mind of Uncle Albert or the power of love.
Rated PG.
That wild and crazy guy, Steve Martin, makes his film-starring debut in this wild and crazy comedy hit The Jerk. Steve portrays Navin Johnson, adopted son of a poor black sharecropper family, whose crazy inventions lead him from rags to riches and right back to rags. Along the way, he's smitten with a lady motorcycle racer, survives a series of screwball attacks by a deranged killer, becomes a millionaire by inventing the "Opti-grab" handle for eye glasses - and shows why he's the hottest comic performer in America today.
Rated R.
"Absolutely wonderful...a film I may never forget!" said Jeffrey Lyons, Sneak Previews Independent Network News, about the surprise hit of 1986, Stand By Me. In a small woodsy Oregon town, four friends - sensitive Gordie (Wil Wheaton), tough-guy Chris (River Phoenix), flamboyant Teddy (Corey Feldman), and scaredy-cat Vern (Jerry O'Connell) - are in search of a missing teenager's body. Wanting to be heroes in each others' and their hometown's eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery. They sneak smokes, tell tall tales, cuss 'cause it's cool, and band together when the going gets tough. When they encounter the town's knife-wielding hoods who are also after the body, the four boys discover a strength they never knew they had. Stand By Me is a rare and special film about friendship and the indelible experiences of growing up. Filled with humor and suspense, it is based on the novella, "The Body," by Stephen King.
Rated R.