vhs video: Victor Argo

vhs video: Victor Argo

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Victor Argo

Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep

Paramount, 1995

A true gem that deserves more recognition
Even after all these years, this remains one of my favorite love stories. It is a different kind of love story though..the two main protagonists played by Robert de Niro and Meryl Streep are married to other people, yet a chance encounter leads to another meeting, and ...

True Romance

Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette

Warner Home Video, 1997

WOW!
It had been quite a while since I had seen True Romance - my VHS tape warped - and I had forgotten just how good it is. That said, those who have never seen it should be warned that the film is what a friend of mine calls "HARD R-rated". In other words, it is ...

Shadows and Fog

Victor Argo, Kathy Bates

MGM (Video & DVD), 2001

Developed appreciation of this sleeper classic
I original saw "Shadows and Fog" when it first came out on home video in like 1993 or 1994. When I saw this movie for the first time, it is safe to say "I didn't get it". I mean I liked it alright, but I really didn't get it. I think most people felt the same way, ...

Household Saints

Tracey Ullman, Vincent D'Onofrio

Sony Pictures, 2000

Ebert's Review
I thought Roger Ebert did an excellent review for Household Saints. Here it is from the Chicago Sun-Times 10/01/1993: Saints are a great inconvenience. They interfere with the plans of ordinary people. When a modern family finds itself with a saint in its midst, ...

Mcbain

Maria Conchita Alonso, Zenaida Amador

Universal Home Video, 1993

McBain is Walken at his best.
Chistropher Walken shines as an Viet Nam vet who avenges the murder of another vet who once saved his life during the war. This is an action packed flick that would have even Stalllone or Arnold envious. Walken (McBain) rounds up some of his former vets and with the ...

True Romance (Unrated) (Dir)

Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette

Warner Home Video, 1995

WOW!
It had been quite a while since I had seen True Romance - my VHS tape warped - and I had forgotten just how good it is. That said, those who have never seen it should be warned that the film is what a friend of mine calls "HARD R-rated". In other words, it is ...

New Rose Hotel

Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe

Lions Gate/Studio Home Ent., 1999

Not enough Will Gibson movies, but this is a good one.
This is a very good, intelligent B-movie in the science fiction realm- especially if you have ever enjoyed some of William Gibson's stories. Having Wil Dafoe and Asia Argento in this is a very nice bonus, but not the only things that make this film so good. It is this ...

Taxi Driver

Diahnne Abbott, Frank Adu

Sony Pictures, 1996

The original American Psycho
Being a cab driver for almost 18 years, Taxi Driver is a personal favorite of mine. Driving a cab is like a drug: you get to meet new people everyday; you don't have to wait a week or two to get paid---everything's cash money; you get to know the whole city; you learn ...

Lulu on the Bridge

Harvey Keitel, Richard Edson

Lions Gate/Trimark Home Ent., 1999

Aphrodite, metaphysics, and illusion
What is the story about? Jazz saxaphonist, Izzy, is performing with his band and is shot(whether intentionally or accidentally is not clear) by what seems like a crazed man. There is no police follow-up. Obviously this is not important to the theses in the film. ...

Last Temptation of Christ

Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel

Universal Studios, 1992

Not for the uneducated
This movie is not for the uneducated, or those who never entertain a theological thought. Quite the opposite to the warm, fuzzy Christ of today's charismatic Christian fervor where nothing, really, is demanded of the believer, the Christ in the Last Temptation is the ...

The Yards

Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix

Walt Disney Video, 2001

Interesting plot!
Three dramatic vertices converge in this smart script: The painful stunt's death and the sad memories left behind in a famous director characterized precisely by his dangerous EFX; a murder who has been hired to kill him; and the last act of love redemption when the ...

Angel Eyes (2001)

Jennifer Lopez, James Caviezel

Warner Home Video, 2001

Don't Let Go!
After "catching" the last half-hour or so of this film on television a few weeks ago I picked up the DVD -- I love weepy stories with happy endings. Within 30 seconds of the opening titles, I was completely surprised and riveted by Angel Eyes. Characters, story, it ...

Florida Straits

Raul Julia, Fred Ward

Orion Home Video, 1989

Underrated HBO movie should be on DVD
Though this isn't a great movie, it IS good. I remember seeing this on cable when I was about 16 or 17, and I liked it then too. The other review has a decent plot summary. I disagree with his assessment of Fred Ward and Raul Julia's performances however. I'll ...

Ghost Dog - The Way of the Samurai

Forest Whitaker, Henry Silva

Artisan Entertainment, 2000

Stunning offbeat hitman movie
This is a real gem - a cool, Eastern influenced assassin movie. It has a great performance from Forest Whitaker and some stunning action, as well as a heart and soul that place it well above the above hitman movie. This is a brilliant film, strongly recommended.

Double Whammy

Denis Leary, Elizabeth Hurley

Lions Gate, 2002

FANTASTIC and very TOUCHING...2 Thumbs up!
This movie has a fantastic human element to it. I found it to be profound, yet keeping a true since of humor. A must have for DVD collectors looking for some depth and humor to their collection.