The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 1982  R, 114 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Colin Higgins
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton, Charles Durning, Dom DeLuise, Jim Nabors, Lois Nettleton, Noah Beery Jr., Barry Corbin, Theresa Merritt, Robert Mandan
The story of the sheriff (Burt Reynolds) and the town madam (Dolly Parton) is brought to the screen in this musical. Watch for Charles Durning's fantastic dancing–and he received an Oscar nomination for Supporting Actor.
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Foul Play 1978  PG, 115 min.
Genre: Comedy / Thriller
Director: Colin Higgins
Cast: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Rachel Roberts, Eugene Roche, Dudley Moore, Brian Dennehy, Marc Lawrence, Chuck McCann, Billy Barty, Marilyn Sokol, Don Calfa, Bruce Solomon, Cooper Huckabee, Pat Ast
A librarian, Gloria Mundy (Goldie Hawn), becomes the "girl who knew too much" when she unwittingly discovers a plot to kill the Pope. Never fear, undercover cop Tony Carlson (Chevy Chase) comes to her rescue, and they encounter unforgettable characters, and even a car chase through the streets of San Francisco, in their efforts to prevent the horrendous crime.
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Hope and Glory 1987  PG-13, 118 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Boorman
Cast: Sarah Miles, Sebastian Rice Edwards, David Hayman, Derrick O'Connor, Susan Wooldridge, Geraldine Muir, Sammi Davis, Jean-Marc Barr, Ian Bannen, Colin Higgins
This movie reveals young Billy's (Sebastian Rice Edwards) experiences during the World War II bombing of London. Despite the daily perils, Billy stays mentally detached from the actual dangers. An excellent film that had five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Director, and Writing.
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Nine to Five 1980  PG, 110 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: 9 to 5
Director: Colin Higgins
Cast: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Sterling Hayden, Henry Jones, Lawrence Pressman, Elizabeth Wilson, Edward Marshall, Marian Mercer, Ren Woods, Norma Donaldson, Roxanna Bonilla-Giannini, Peggy Pope, Richard Stahl
The popular title song is not the only good thing about this movie. Comedy reigns in this story about the lack of fairness in the workplace when secretaries–Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda), Violet Newstead (Lily Tomlin), and Doralee Rhodes (Dolly Parton)–kidnap their lecherous boss Franklin Hart, Jr. (Dabney Coleman). They keep Franklin prisoner in his own home, run the department without him, and make changes that lead to greater production. But, how long can they keep Hart captive?
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The Shout 1978  R, 87 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Cast: Alan Bates, Susannah York, John Hurt, Robert Stephens, Tim Curry, Susan Wooldridge, Jim Broadbent, John Rees, Colin Higgins, Julian Hough
Crossley (Alan Bates) is a mental patient who has developed the talent of killing by simply shouting, which causes no end to problems for those around him.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2007 R, 117 min.
Genre: Drama / Musical / Thriller
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Sacha Baron Cohen, Timothy Spall, Laura Michelle Kelly, Jamie Campbell Bower, Jayne Wisener, Ed Sanders, Lee Whitlock, Jody Halse, Colin Higgins, Gracie and Ava May, Aron Paramor, Nick Haverson
Set in London during the 1800s, this story begins with a barber, Benjamin Barker (Johnny Depp), who is sent away to Australia on trumped up charges by Judge Turpin (Alan Rickman) who has plans to steal Benjamin's wife Lucy (Laura Michelle Kelly) and baby daughter Johanna. But, Lucy commits suicide, and Judge Turpin spends the next 15 years raising Johanna (Jayne Wisener). Now, Benjamin escapes, returns to London–disguised as Sweeney Todd–and is determined to avenge himself and be reunited with Johanna. He opens a barber shop above Mrs. Lovett's (Helena Bonham Carter) sidewalk restaurant and begins an affair with her. But the real purpose in Sweeney Todd's life is his revenge as he slits the throats of his barber shop clients, and their bodies are ground into meat to provide the staple for Mrs. Lovett's irresistible meat pies. The film received an Academy Award for Best Art Direction; two other nominations included Best Actor (Johnny Depp).
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| 1. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
2. Foul Play (1978)
3. Hope and Glory (1987)
4. Nine to Five (1980)
aka: 9 to 5
5. The Shout (1978)
6. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
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