Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 1991 Directed by Kevin Reynolds Quick Synopsis... Kevin Costner stars as Sherwood Forest's outlaw hero in this 1991 version of the classic tale of intrigue, romance and pageantry. When the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman) murders Robin's father, the legendary archer vows vengeance. To accomplish his mission, Robin joins forces … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
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A to Z Challenge – A Quiet Place
A Quiet Place 2018 Directed by John Krasinski Quick Synopsis... In this tense chiller, the horror mounts as the Abbott family struggles to survive in a postapocalyptic world where monstrous blind creatures use their supersensitive hearing to stalk human prey -- forcing the Abbotts to live in silence. I went and saw this with Jeff when … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – A Quiet Place
A to Z Challenge – Passengers
Passengers 2016 Directed by Morten Tyldum Quick Synopsis... During the 120-year journey of the "Starship Avalon" to a distant planetary colony, a computer glitch rouses mechanic Jim Preston from hibernation decades ahead of schedule. Desperate for company, Preston wakes up female journalist Aurora Lane. This movie really had so much going for it. I mean, it … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Passengers
A to Z Challenge – The Other Guys
The Other Guys 2010 Directed by Adam McKay Quick Synopsis... While an elite pair of New York City cops nabs headlines for their amazing heroics, fellow boys in blue Allen and Terry toil in obscurity as lowly desk jockeys, until a big break finally gives them a chance to tackle real police work. Can someone explain … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – The Other Guys
A to Z Challenge – Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite 2004 Directed by Jared Hess Quick Synopsis... The life of quirky, ninja-loving, Idaho-dwelling teenager Napoleon Dynamite gets complicated when his shady Uncle Rico shows up. Meanwhile, a shy girl starts showing Napoleon some attention, and his best friend decides to run for school president. I mentioned in my clue for this movie that I … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Napoleon Dynamite
A to Z Challenge – Mannequin
Mannequin 1987 Directed by Michael Gottlieb Quick Synopsis... A struggling artist who lands a job as a department store window designer falls in love with a beautiful, realistic-looking mannequin who just so happens to be a reincarnated Egyptian princess. This movie starts with what I'm sure is an entirely accurate depiction of life in ancient Egypt. … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Mannequin
A to Z Challenge – The Last Starfighter
The Last Starfighter 1984 Directed by Nick Castle Quick Synopsis... Alex Rogan (Lance Guest) lives in a trailer park and spends his days playing the Starfighter video game. But upon meeting an alien (Robert Preston) who convinces him to use his skills in real combat, Rogan heads to space to protect the galaxy from invasion. He … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – The Last Starfighter
A to Z Challenge – Kiss the Girls
Kiss the Girls 1997 Directed by Gary Fleder Quick Synopsis... Forensic psychologist Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams up with escaped kidnapping victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. Late in my college career, a friend got me into … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Kiss the Girls
A to Z Challenge – Just Friends
Just Friends 2005 Directed by Roger Kumble Quick Synopsis... After being snubbed by his high school crush, an overweight nice guy moves to Los Angeles, where he slims down and blossoms into a womanizer. But when he's stranded in his hometown, he bumps into the girl who once broke his heart. Ryan Reynolds in a fat … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Just Friends
A to Z Challenge – The Intern
The Intern 2015 Directed by Nancy Meyers Quick Synopsis... Agreeing to participate in a community outreach program, e-commerce entrepreneur Jules Ostin hires a 70-year-old intern -- who ends up bringing his special brand of business savvy to her fashion enterprise. This is one of those really touching movies that kind of makes you want to appreciate … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – The Intern
The Confusing Middle 