A Time to Kill 1996 Directed by Joel Schumacher Netflix says... When two white men brutally rape a young black girl in a small Mississippi town, the child's vengeful father (Samuel L. Jackson) fears their acquittal and takes the law into his own hands. But as his trial date approaches, all hell breaks loose. Aided by … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #72 – A Time to Kill
Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1991 Directed by James Cameron Netflix says... A reprogrammed Terminator arrives from the future to protect young John Connor from a relentless shape-shifting cyborg in this sequel to Terminator. On the run, John and his guardian seek John's mother, Sarah, who is locked away in an insane asylum. This is one of … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #73 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Arrival 2016 Directed by Denis Villeneuve Netflix says... Confronted by a mass landing of alien vessels around the globe, military leaders seek the help of brilliant linguist Louise Banks in an effort to communicate with the extraterrestrials and determine their intentions. Have you seen this one? It is kind of brilliant. But it can also be … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #74 – Arrival
Swiss Family Robinson 1960 Directed by Ken Annakin Netflix says... After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates. A rousing adventure suitable for the … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #75 – Swiss Family Robinson
Enemy of the State 1998 Directed by Tony Scott Netflix says... Hotshot lawyer Robert Dean becomes a victim of high-tech identity theft when a hacker slips an incriminating video into his pocket. Soon, a rogue National Security agent sets out to recover the tape and destroy Dean. I remember seeing this movie back when it was … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #77 – Enemy of the State
Casablanca 1942 Directed by Michael Curtiz Netflix says... In this Oscar-winning classic, American expat Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) plays host to gamblers, thieves and refugees at his Moroccan nightclub during World War II... but he never expected Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) - the woman who broke his heart - to walk through his door. Ilsa hopes … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #78 – Casablanca
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 2002 Directed by Chris Columbus Netflix says... In this sequel to the smash hit Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry ignores warnings not to return to school -- that is, if he values his life -- to investigate with Ron and Hermione a mysterious series of attacks. And … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #79 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
