MonkeyHawk

When Phillip Seymour Hoffman at the top of his game it's like watching Picasso paint. How that big lunk from "Happiness" could pull off Capote is a credit to him and his fellow filmmakers. The other Capote/Clutter murder film was probably better. See 'em both.

90 _56%

Rear Window (1954) - Rated 19 Apr 2009

The first 89 points are because Grace Kelly is so damned beautiful! The rest is an exercise in Hitchcock purposefully limiting himself and his narrative point-of-view. It's particularly fun to watch with the sound off.

90 _56%

An American Crime (2007) - Rated 19 Apr 2009

One of those "based on a true story" films that astounds. The screenwriter mostly succeeds in portraying seriously evil people thinking they're doing the right thing.

88 _40%

Starman (1984) - Rated 19 Apr 2009

Bridges is charming and it's a fun movie for when your folks come to visit.

83 _21%

Milk (2008) - Rated 19 Apr 2009

Every g'dam bio-pic cliche in the book. But a compelling story and fine acting from Penn. I wanted to know more about Dan White.

42 _3%

About a Boy (2002) - Rated 19 Apr 2009

Be sure to take your insulin first.

87 _34%

The Tailor of Panama (2001) - Rated 19 Apr 2009

If James Bond weren't, well, "Bond. James Bond." It's dependent on the cliches of the genre with a dash of mendacity that's far more satisfying than Bond flicks have become.

89 _46%

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - Rated 19 Apr 2009

So true to its roots in those old Republic serials from the 30s, had they been made competently. Wonderfully silly and always nice to see again.

79 _15%

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - Rated 19 Apr 2009

It's probably losing points by being so over-exposed every holiday season. But who can't love Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed?

99 _90%

American Beauty (1999) - Rated 19 Apr 2009