Super 8 2011 Directed by J. J. Abrams Netflix says... With a nod toward producer Steven Spielberg's landmark sci-fi films of the 1970s and '80s, writer-director J. J. Abrams crafts a supernatural tale about six kids who witness something incredible while shooting a movie with their Super 8 camera. Yeah, sorry it's been a while … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #90 – Super 8
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My Favorite Movies #91 – The Fugitive
The Fugitive 1993 Directed by Andrew Davis Netflix says... Wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble escapes from custody after a train accident. But as he tries to find the real killer -- a mysterious one-armed man -- gung-ho U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard is hot on his trail. Knowing how long it actually … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #91 – The Fugitive
My Favorite Movies #92 – Split
Split 2016 Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Netflix says... Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has revealed 23 personalities to his psychiatrist, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him -- … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #92 – Split
My Favorite Movies #93 – Fools Rush In
Fools Rush In 1997 Directed by Andy Tennant Netflix says... When uptight New Yorker Alex and blithe-spirited Isabel spend one passionate night together in Las Vegas just hours after meeting, they go their separate ways and don't see each other until three months later -- when Isabel realizes she's pregnant. It's Christmas in New York. … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #93 – Fools Rush In
My Favorite Movies #94 – Rogue One
Rogue One 2016 Directed by Gareth Edwards Netflix says... Before the events of the original "Star Wars" trilogy, the Rebel Alliance enlists a team of rogue fighters to steal plans for the Galactic Empire's new space station -- a powerful superweapon called the Death Star. I mentioned that last week's movie, Star Trek: First Contact, … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #94 – Rogue One
My Favorite Movies #95 – Star Trek: First Contact
Star Trek: First Contact 1996 Directed by Jonathan Frakes Netflix says... The Borg have time-traveled to Earth's past to prevent the first contact between humans and Vulcans, which resulted in the Federation's birth. Bent on revenge, Picard follows the Borg to the 21st century. Is it possible to watch and enjoy this movie without some … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #95 – Star Trek: First Contact
My Favorite Movies #96 – It
So we're clear, this is the recent, theatrical version of It, not the 1990 made-for-TV version. Sure, that movie terrified me as a child, but it's almost laughable to watch it now. Its only saving grace is Tim Curry's performance as Pennywise. It 2017 Directed by Andy Muschietti Netflix says... The horror thriller "IT", directed … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #96 – It
My Favorite Movies #97 – Office Space
Office Space 1999 Directed by Mike Judge Netflix says... In a comedy that jabs at corporate life, Peter conspires with his cubicle cohorts to embezzle money from their soulless employer. With help and hindrance from his peers, including quotable nerd Milton, Peter might find his sanity and his revenge. This is one of those that … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #97 – Office Space
My Favorite Movies #98 – It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You 1994 Directed by Andrew Bergman Netflix says... In this charming romantic comedy based on a true story, a coffee-shop waitress gets a life-changing tip when a beat cop comes up short on pocket change and promises her half of his potential winnings from a lottery ticket. Netflix might be right … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #98 – It Could Happen to You
My Favorite Movies #99 – City Slickers
City Slickers 1991 Directed by Ron Underwood Netflix says... For a change of pace, three amigos facing midlife crises sign on for a fortnight cattle drive through the Colorado hills. The urbanites' survival depends on a leathery trail boss who doesn't cotton to greenhorn city slickers. Kids, this is a great movie. And if you … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #99 – City Slickers
The Confusing Middle 