The Straight Story: Moving On a Mower

Richard Farnsworth. Photo: Buena Vista Pictures I remember this film coming out at a time when you certainly didn’t expect David Lynch to do something so… traditional. After all, his…

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

David Lynch wasn't ready to let Twin Peaks go after the first two seasons, which is why he made this prequel that follows murder victim Laura Palmer's (Sheryl Lee) last…

The Avengers: The Smashing Six

Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans and Robert Downey, Jr. Photo: Marvel Studios In 2012, it was easy to think that good things happen to good people. Joss…

The Godfather II: From Rags to Riches

Al Pacino. Photo: Paramount The Godfather was an incredible achievement by Francis Ford Coppola. Making a sequel that meets at least some of the expectations is difficult enough, but actually…

Alien: The Deadly Stowaway

Sigourney Weaver. Photo: 20th Century Fox The most famous sequence of this horrifying classic takes place about thirty minutes into the story. Everyone is relaxing after a somewhat gut-wrenching experience.…