Neal Page (Steve Martin) is squeezed into coach after being bumped from first class. He is seated beside Del Griffith (John Candy) who proceeds to take off his shoe and then his sock, waving it around to all and sundry and killing every small animal in the vicinity.

Director:  John Hughes Writer:  John Hughes Cast:
Steve Martin -  Neal Page John Candy -  Del Griffith Laila Robins -  Susan Page Michael McKean -  State Trooper Kevin Bacon -  Taxi racer Dylan Baker -  Owen Carol Bruce -  Joy Page		Olivia Burnette -  Marti Diana Douglas -  Peg Martin Ferrero -  Motel Clerk Richard Herd -  Walt Susan Kellerman -  Waitress Edie McClurg -  Car Rental Agent George Petrie -  Martin Page Gary Riley -  Motel Thief

How safe is safe? Newly divorced Meg Altman (Jodie Foster) and her daughter Sarah (Kristen Stewart) think that having a panic room in her 24,000 sq. ft., 6 bedroom new house is a bonus. When a trio of bandits breaks in, the two of them find it handy for safety. But it becomes a prison when the baddies flash her notes that what interests them is in the room and they’re not leaving until they get it.

Director:  David Fincher Writer:  David Koepp Cast:
Jodie Foster -  Meg Altman Kristen Stewart -  Sarah Altman Forest Whitaker -  Burnham Dwight Yoakam -  Raoul Jared Leto -  Junior Patrick Bauchau -  Stephen Altman Ann Magnuson -  Lydia Lynch Ian Buchanan -  Evan Kurlander		Andrew Kevin Walker -  Sleepy Neighbor Paul Schulze -  Officer Keeney Mel Rodriguez -  Officer Morales Richard Conant -  SWAT Cop Paul Simon -  SWAT Cop Victor Thrash -  SWAT Cop Ken Turner -  SWAT Cop

You know how some folks always seem to suffer a degree of humiliation whenever a choice is involved? No, I don’t mean things like picking tomatoes at the grocery store. Usually it has to do with doing stuff. You get picked for the rude stuff but passed over for the cool stuff. Sally Owens (Sandra Bullock) know that feeling only too well and is bummed that it happens to her. All she wants is to be chosen for the phone tree. Her sister Gillian (Nicole Kidman) wants to help but Sally know that getting picked isn’t going to happen. About the only thing worse is that she turns up naked at school without her homework.

Director:  Griffin Dunne Writer:  Alice Hoffman; Robin Swicord; Akiva Goldsman; Adam Brooks Cast:
Sandra Bullock -  Sally Owens Nicole Kidman -  Gillian Owens Stockard Channing -  Frances Owens Dianne Wiest -  Aunt Bridget ‘Jet’ Owens Goran Visnjic -  Jimmy Angelov Aidan Quinn -  Officer Gary Hallet Evan Rachel Wood -  Kylie Owens Alexandra Artrip -  Antonia Owens		Mark Feuerstein -  Michael Caprice Benedetti -  Maria Owens Annabella Price -  Lovelorn lady Camilla Belle -  Young Sally Owens Lora Anne Criswell -  Young Gillian Owens Margo Martindale -  Linda Bennett Chloe Webb -  Carla Martha Gehman -  Patty

What sort of sign do you need to tell you that you’ve met your intended? How can you tell if it is true or just a quirk of circumstance? Captain James Norrington (Jack Davenport) of the Royal Navy is being promoted to Commodore. During the ceremony, he proposes to Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley). Before answering, she faints and tumbles into the bay not because she is swooning with delight but rather the corset she was wearing was so tight that she had trouble breathing.

Director:  Gore Verbinski; Hamilton Luske Writer:  Ted Elliott; Terry Rossio; Stuart Beattie; Jay Wolpert; Ted Elliot Cast:
Johnny Depp -  Jack Sparrow Geoffrey Rush -  Barbossa Orlando Bloom -  Will Turner Keira Knightley -  Elizabeth Swann Jack Davenport -  Norrington Jonathan Pryce -  Governor Weatherby Swann Lee Arenberg -  Pintel Mackenzie Crook -  Ragetti		Damian O’Hare -  Lt. Gillette Giles New -  Murtogg Angus Barnett -  Mullroy David Bailie -  Cotton Michael Berry Jr. -  Twigg Isaac C. Singleton Jr. -  Bo’sun Kevin R. McNally -  Joshamee Gibbs Treva Etienne -  Koehler

Grief can crush us like a stone. It can shut out all other voices trying to intrude into our consciousness. Other distraction pale in comparison. Such is the case for Linda Hanson (Sandra Bullock) who has lost her husband in a crash. She lies on the couch, holding a wedding photo, trying to curl up into something small. Nothing else matters.

Director:  Mennan Yapo Writer:  Bill Kelly Cast:
Sandra Bullock -  Linda Quinn Hanson Julian McMahon -  Jim Hanson Shyann McClure -  Megan Hanson Courtney Taylor Burness -  Bridgette Hanson Nia Long -  Annie Irene Ziegler -  Mrs. Quinn Kate Nelligan -  Joanne Marc Macaulay -  Sheriff Reilly		Amber Valletta -  Claire Peter Stormare -  Dr. Norman Roth Jude Ciccolella -  Father Kennedy E.J. Stapleton -  Model Home Salesman Mark Famiglietti -  Doug Caruthers Laurel Whitsett -  School Aide Kristin Ketterer -  Receptionist Marcus Lyle Brown -  Bob

Geez, Quentin Tarantino can spin quite a yarn. And he makes it look effortless. Like the scene where Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) return to the Wallace house after winning a twist contest. Mia finds Vincent’s stash of heroin in the pocket of his coat while Vincent is in the bathroom convincing himself not to hit on the wife of his boss. Thinking it cocaine, she snorts it and overdoses. Vincent gets help from Lance (Eric Stolz) in the form of an adrenaline shot to the heart.

Director:  Quentin Tarantino Writer:  Quentin Tarantino; Roger Avary Cast:
Tim Roth -  Pumpkin (Ringo) Amanda Plummer -  Honey Bunny (Yolanda) Laura Lovelace -  Waitress John Travolta -  Vincent Vega Samuel L. Jackson -  Jules Winnfield Phil LaMarr -  Marvin Frank Whaley -  Brett Burr Steers -  Roger		Bruce Willis -  Butch Coolidge Ving Rhames -  Marsellus Wallace Paul Calderon -  Paul Bronagh Gallagher -  Trudi Rosanna Arquette -  Jody Eric Stoltz -  Lance Uma Thurman -  Mia Wallace Jerome Patrick Hoban -  Ed Sullivan

If there are cooler guys that Sean Connery, I’m not sure who they are. If you can think of whom they might be, send an email. But seeing him as a happy puppy in his role as Paul, panting and prancing about, as his wife Mildred (Gena Rowlands) orders him off to bed shouldn’t be missed by any of his fans.

Director:  Willard Carroll Writer:  Willard Carroll Cast:
Gillian Anderson -  Meredith Ellen Burstyn -  Mildred Sean Connery -  Paul Anthony Edwards -  Roger Angelina Jolie -  Joan Jay Mohr -  Mark Ryan Phillippe -  Keenan Dennis Quaid -  Hugh		Gena Rowlands -  Hannah Jon Stewart -  Trent Madeleine Stowe -  Gracie Matt Malloy -  Desk Clerk Christian Mills -  Phillip Kellie Waymire -  Jane Patricia Clarkson -  Allison April Grace -  Valery

It is tough to be the hero who rescues the damsel in distress when neither the captive nor the capturer takes you seriously. Mind you, the whole hero thing might be a little more convincing if you weren’t wearing a purple jumpsuit with matching cap. The Phantom (Billy Zane) sets out to rescue Diana Palmer (Kristy Swanson) who has been kidnapped by Quill (James Remar) and his henchmen, err…, henchwomen. He scuttles up a bow line and leaps into the porthole only to find himself in a women’s shower. After an apology, he comes upon a trussed up Diana being stripped of her boots by Sala by a luger-toting Sala (Catherine Zeta-Jones). He disarms Sala who, instead of flinching, thrusts her tongue down his throat to check for kidney stones. Diana, now free, is asked to tie up Sala but instead decides a left cross works better. She thanks him and leads the escape off the boat. Somewhat chagrined, he convinces her to let him take over the lead and both are recaptured.

Director:  Simon Wincer Writer:  Lee Falk; Jeffrey Boam Cast:
Billy Zane -  The Phantom/Kit Walker Kristy Swanson -  Diana Palmer Treat Williams -  Xander Drax Catherine Zeta Jones -  Sala James Remar -  Quill Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa -  The Great Kabai Sengh Bill Smitrovich -  Uncle Dave Palmer Casey Siemaszko -  Morgan		David Proval -  Charlie Zephro Joseph Ragno -  Ray Zephro Samantha Eggar -  Lily Palmer Jon Tenney -  Jimmy Wells Patrick McGoohan -  Phantom’s Dad Robert Coleby -  Capt. Philip Horton Al Ruscio -  Police Commissioner Farley Leon Russom -  Mayor Krebs

There always seems to be some guy in some bar that thinks verbally abusing the female staff raises his stature amongst his compatriots. Guys like Bruno (Arthur J. Nascarella) who tells Emily (Rue DeBona) that he’ll rape he anally if he wants and thinks he’s being fresh with her. When Matt (Steven Seagal) sits down at his table and asks him to apologize, Bruno says he’d be happy to do it by not wiping his dick in her drapes. Uh oh… not what Matt thinks is sufficient.

Director:  Roel Reiné Writer:  J.D. Zeik Cast:
Steven Seagal -  Matt Bernie McInerney -  Father Joe Ashley Greenfield -  Card Player #1 John P. Gulino -  Card Player #2 Antoni Corone -  Sharp Matt Salinger -  Dealer Paul Calderon -  Blue Lance Henriksen -  The Old Man		Lydia Jordan -  Becky Mark Elliot Wilson -  Steve Arthur J. Nascarella -  Bruno Toru Ohno -  Johnny Renee Goldsberry -  Drea Rue DeBona -  Emily Lee Wong -  Mr. Ling Wass Stevens -  Tim Wheeler

I’ve been harassed by a bully. It was in high school and he might have been half my size. But he had three buddies that more than made up for his height. I got punched out, expelled because I wouldn’t squeal and spent the next few years in mortal fear that they’d do it again. So when I watched the tenured wrestling coach, Vice Principal Murney (Brad Garrett), pick on Seth (Max Thieriot) and push him around, I cringed. It prompted echoes of those school days and my subconscious wanted him squashed like a bug and humiliated publicly so he wouldn’t do it again. Thanks go to Shane Wolfe (Vin Diesel) who only had to but show him up as a coward and his boss Claire Fletcher (Lauren Graham) to outflank his need for the spotlight by putting him on stage as a nun.

Director:  Adam Shankman Writer:  Thomas Lennon; Ben Garant; Robert Ben Garant Cast:
Vin Diesel -  Shane Wolfe Lauren Graham -  Principal Claire Fletcher Faith Ford -  Julie Plummer Brittany Snow -  Zoe Plummer Max Thieriot -  Seth Plummer Chris Potter -  Capt. Bill Fawcett Carol Kane -  Helga Brad Garrett -  Vice Principal Murney		Morgan York -  Lulu Plummer Keegan Hoover -  Peter Plummer Logan Hoover -  Peter Plummer Bo Vink -  Baby Tyler Luke Vink -  Baby Tyler Tate Donovan -  Howard Plummer Scott Thompson -  Director Denis Akiyama -  Mr. Chun

What would you do for love? Now suppose that the love is unrequited? Admiral James Norrington (Jack Davenport) is helping Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and others escape from the cursed pirate ship. When she asks why, after all that has passed between them in the past, he tells her that he truly loves her.

Norrington lets them loose from the ship’s brig and watches as they scramble across a tow line back to their captured ship. Elizabeth is the last to leave, and asks Norrington why he’s setting them free. He replies that he has now chosen his side, though he knows this does not absolve him of his other sins including his betrayal. He knows that he’s not going to win her heart but he’s driven to show her that he is willing to be a good man despite the fact that it may cost him his life.

Director:  Gore Verbinski Writer:  Ted Elliott; Terry Rossio; Stuart Beattie; Jay Wolpert Cast:
Johnny Depp -  Captain Jack Sparrow Geoffrey Rush -  Captain Barbossa Orlando Bloom -  Will Turner Keira Knightley -  Elizabeth Swann Jack Davenport -  Admiral James Norrington Bill Nighy -  Davy Jones Jonathan Pryce -  Governor Weatherby Swann Mackenzie Crook -  Ragetti		Lee Arenberg -  Pintel Kevin McNally -  Gibbs Stellan Skarsgård -  ‘Bootstrap’ Bill Turner Tom Hollander -  Lord Cutler Beckett Naomie Harris -  Tia Dalma David Schofield -  Mercer Lauren Maher -  Scarlett Clive Ashborn -  Koleniko / Dutchman

What happens when you’re unhappy with your life? Some struggle through it and find a solution. Others change parts of it—job, spouse, city, etc.—to find relief from that which is causing the problems. Some see a shrink to find out whether it is them or something in their life. For Alex (William H. Macy), it isn’t quite so straightforward. He’s working in the family business with his dad Michael (Donald Sutherland). His mom, Dierdre (Barbara Bain) helped start the business and it’s all Alex has known since he was a wee sprout. No wonder he is seeing a psychiatrist. You see being employed as a killer-for-hire can be stressful. But he thinks he may have found a release after meeting Sarah Cassidy (Neve Campbell) in the doctor’s waiting room. She’s cute, perky, available and as interested in him as he is in her. This could be better for a mid-life crisis than that little red sports car.

Director:  Henry Bromell Writer:  Henry Bromell Cast:
William H. Macy -  Alex John Ritter -  Dr. Josh Parks Neve Campbell -  Sarah Cassidy Donald Sutherland -  Michael Tracey Ullman -  Martha ‘Matty’ Barbara Bain -  Deidre David Dorfman -  Sammy Tina Lifford -  Dr. Leavitt		Bix Barnaba -  Louie Nicholle Tom -  Tracy Thomas Curtis -  Alex at Seven Andrea Taylor -  Candice Steve Moreno -  Sean Erica Ortega -  Rachel Greg Pitts -  Alex at Twenty Stewart J. Zully -  Eddie

Conspiracies are almost the staff of life on the internet. They’re pervasive. We see them on many sites where someone thinks that one or more someone elses have done something, are covering up some event or are out to do something nefarious. Who is doing what to whom and why? Geez, no wonder there is so much paranoia and skepticism around. Now comes a new threat. Mattie Webber (Kristin Bell) gets a bunch of messages from her dead boyfriend, Josh Ockmann (Jonathan Tucker), via electronic means. It seems that the dead want to return to our world via the internet. They’re pissed and they’re not taking any prisoners. Lots of the usual horror tropes with some pretty good effects.

Director:  Jim Sonzero Writer:  Wes Craven; Ray Wright; Kiyoshi Kurosawa Cast:
Kristen Bell -  Mattie Webber Ian Somerhalder -  Dexter McCarthy Christina Milian -  Isabell Fuentes Rick Gonzalez -  Stone Jonathan Tucker -  Josh Ockmann Samm Levine -  Tim Steinberg Octavia Spencer -  Landlady Jeremy Guskin -  R.A.		Ron Rifkin -  Dr. Waterson Joseph Gatt -  Dark Figure Kel O’Neill -  Douglas Zieglar Tate Hanyok -  Cafe Girl Amanda Tepe -  Grad Student/Margaret Zach Grenier -  Professor Cardiff Corryn Cummins -  Crying Girl Riki Lindhome -  Janelle

Davy Jones (Bill Nighy) is the captain of the Flying Dutchman, a legendary ghost ship which haunts the seas in search of cursed souls to serve upon his vessel for a century. He was unable to bear the pain of losing his one true love so he carved out his heart and stored it in the Dead Man’s Chest. As time passes, he has evolved into a creature that is part octopus, part crab and part man. The first time you see him and his wiggly tentacles, you’ll think that Cthulhu spent a sweaty weekend away with one of his female acolytes.

Director:  Gore Verbinski Writer:  Ted Elliott; Terry Rossio; Stuart Beattie; Jay Wolpert Cast:
Johnny Depp -  Jack Sparrow Orlando Bloom -  Will Turner Keira Knightley -  Elizabeth Swann Jack Davenport -  Norrington Bill Nighy -  Davy Jones Jonathan Pryce -  Governor Weatherby Swann Lee Arenberg -  Pintel Mackenzie Crook -  Ragetti		Kevin McNally -  Gibbs Tom Hollander -  Lord Cutler Beckett Stellan Skarsgård -  Bootstrap Bill David Bailie -  Cotton Naomie Harris -  Tia Dalma Martin Klebba -  Marty Alex Norton -  Captain Bellamy Lauren Maher -  Scarlett

Sometimes docs forget the first rule of medicine—protect yourself at all costs. That way you know you’re going to survive all sorts of attacks including zombies which seem to be happening with a greater frequency in the recent past. It may mean that you’ll have to make some sacrifices. Other people’s sacrifices, that is. Dr. William Block (Josh Brolin) doesn’t always keep this in mind when he decides to squeeze the abscess on Joe’s (Nicky Katz) tongue. True to form, it bursts all over the doctor’s face. But no worries, his wife, that cheating bitch, Dr. Dakota Block (Marley Shelton) is nearby and can save the day. She has her trusty yellow, blue and red hypos of anesthetic in her breast pocket. A routine injection and it’ll knock him on his butt and the other doctors can proceed.

Director:  Robert Rodriguez Writer:  Robert Rodriguez Cast:
Rose McGowan -  Cherry Darling Freddy Rodríguez -  El Wray Josh Brolin -  Dr. William Block Marley Shelton -  Dr. Dakota Block Jeff Fahey -  J.T. Hague Michael Biehn -  Sheriff Hague Rebel Rodriguez -  Tony Block Bruce Willis -  Lt. Muldoon		Naveen Andrews -  Abby Julio Oscar Mechoso -  Romey Stacy Ferguson -  Tammy Nicky Katt -  Joe Hung Nguyen -  Dr. Crane Cecilia Conti -  Paramedic #1 Tommy Nix -  Paramedic #2 Tom Savini -  Deputy Tolo

When do you know you’ve met the right person, the one you think you can spend the rest of your life with? Page Morgan (Julia Stiles) meets a foreign exchange student who is unlike any of the other men she has met. He quotes Shakespeare, has manners fit for royalty and is willing to listen to what she has to say. But when she finds out that he is a prince, she feels lost and betrayed. What is she to do? Well…

Director:  Martha Coolidge Writer:  Mark Amin; Katherine Fugate; Jack Amiel; Michael Begler Cast:
Julia Stiles -  Paige Morgan Luke Mably -  Eddie Ben Miller -  Soren Miranda Richardson -  Queen Rosalind James Fox -  King Haraald Alberta Watson -  Amy Morgan John Bourgeois -  Ben Morgan Zachary Knighton -  John Morgan		Steve O’Reilly -  Mike Morgan Elisabeth Waterston -  Beth Curtis Eliza Bennett -  Princess Arabella Devin Ratray -  Scotty Clare Preuss -  Stacey Yaani King -  Amanda Eddie Irvine -  Himself Angelo Tsarouchas -  Stu

Did you ever buy a DVD thinking it was one thing and it turned out to be another? I was in my Pirates of the Caribbean frenzy when I saw this one. I thought hot babes and pirates. Cool. After I popped it into the player, I reaslized it was an adult version of a pirate movie. Oh dear. Well I bought it so I’ll watch and see if it was any better than some of the usual adult fare. I found myself liking it despite the awkward transitions, periodic lame dialogue and anomalous set design. I was particularly taken with the comedic performance of Evan Stone as Capt. Edward Reynolds along with the delightful whimsy of Jesse Jane as Jules and the startling presence of Janine Lindemulder as Serena.

Director:  Joone Writer:  Joone; Max Massimo Cast:
Jesse Jane -  Jules Carmen Luvana -  Isabella Janine Lindemulder -  Serena Teagan -  Christina Evan Stone -  Capt. Edward Reynolds Tommy Gunn -  Capt. Victor Stagnetti Kris Slater -  Manuel Valenzuela Austyn Moore -  Angelina		Jenaveve Jolie -  Pirate Dancer Steven St. Croix -  Marco Nhan -  Wu Chow Frank Bukkwyd -  Oxford Brian Surewood -  Gino Harry Bali -  Priest Keyser Soze -  Auctioneer Mando M. -  Incan Monk