 Congo 1995  PG-13, 108 min.
Genre: Adventure / Action / Mystery / Sci-Fi
Director: Frank Marshall
Cast: Dylan Walsh, Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson, Joe Don Baker, Tim Curry, Bruce Campbell, James Karen, Mary Ellen Trainor, Stuart Pankin, Grant Heslov, Lorene Noh, Misty Rosas, Carolyn Seymour, Romy Rosemont, Bill Pugin
This film is based on Michael Crichton's novel about Transicom (a greedy American corporation) whose C.E.O., R.B. Travis (Joe Don Baker), sends a group to search for diamonds in Africa. When the group goes missing, Travis sends former CIA operative Karen Ross (Laura Linney) into the jungles in search of the group and the diamonds. Karen travels with a researcher of ape development, Peter (Dylan Walsh), and a Romanian, Herkermer (Tim Curry), who is searching for the Lost City of Zinj. Once they reach Africa, they are met by "great white hunter" Monroe Kelly (Ernie Hudson). While on their journey, they encounter a danger they had not planned on in the form of bloodthirsty gorillas. Special effects are a good addition to the story.
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Death Becomes Her 1992  PG-13, 103 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast: Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn, Isabella Rossellini, Sydney Pollack, Michael Caine, Ian Ogilvy, Adam Storke, Nancy Fish, Mary Ellen Trainor
Years ago, after Madeline (Meryl Streep) stole Helen's (Goldie Hawn) plastic surgeon fiance Ernest (Bruce Willis), Helen ended up in a mental institution. Now, Helen has recovered from her breakdown and is determined to kill Madeline and get Ernest back. But, both women have been taking potions to prevent aging that has left them immortal, and their violent attacks on each other only leave them with injuries. As a result, both become dependent on the plastic surgery services of Ernest. The special effects in this film are worth the price of admission.
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 Executive Decision 1996  R, 132 min.
Genre: Action / Thriller / Adventure
Director: Stuart Baird
Cast: Kurt Russell, Steven Seagal, Halle Berry, John Leguizamo, Oliver Platt, David Suchet, Joe Morton, J.T. Walsh, Mary Ellen Trainor, Len Cariou, B.D. Wong, Whip Hubley, Andreas Katsulas, Marly Maples, William James Jones
An intelligence officer, Dr. David Grant (Kurt Russell), leads a group of special-force commandos on a mission to sneak aboard a 747 airliner in mid-flight to thwart the efforts of Arab terrorists. The plane is headed for Washington, D.C. with its threatening load of deadly nerve gas.
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 Ghostbusters II 1989  PG, 102 min.
Genre: Comedy / Action / Fantasy / Sci-Fi
Director: Ivan Reitman
Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, Peter MacNicol, David Margulies, Mary Ellen Trainor, Harris Yulin, Kurt Fuller, Janet Margolin, Wilhelm von Homburg
The Ghostbusters–Dr. Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Dan Aykroyd), Dr. Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis), and Winston Zeddmore (Ernie Hudson)–have been restrained by the city from engaging in paranormal work. Meanwhile, Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) is now divorced and working as a restorer of art at a museum. While she is working on a portrait of Vigo the Carpathian, the portrait becomes hexed, and the ghost of Vigo (Wilhelm von Homburg) wants to take over the body of Dana's child. As slime oozes up from the streets of Manhattan, the Ghostbusters reunite in an effort to save New York City.
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 The Goonies 1985 PG, 114 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Comedy / Mystery
Director: Richard Donner
Cast: Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Joe Pantoliano, John Matuszak, Robert Davi, Mary Ellen Trainor, Jonathan Ke Quan, Anne Ramsey, Lupe Ontiveros, Keith Walker, Curtis Hanson
A treasure map could be the tool for saving a housing project that is in line for demolition by greedy developers. After finding an old pirate's treasure map, a group of young boys decides to spend their afternoon searching for the treasure. Steven Spielberg wrote the story and was the executive producer of the film.
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Grand Canyon 1991 R, 134 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Cast: Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Mary McDonnell, Mary-Louise Parker, Alfre Woodard, Jeremy Sisto, Tina Lifford, Mary Ellen Trainor, Jeanne Bates, Patrick Malone, Randle Mell, Sarah Trigger, Destinee DeWalt, Jack Kehler
Through a series of vignettes, this film examines a group of friends, including lawyer Mack (Kevin Kline) and his newfound friend Simon (Danny Glover). Mack's car breaks down in Simon's rough neighborhood, and Simon and his gang come to his aid. Mack thanks Simon by helping Simon's sister Deborah (Tina Lifford) move out of the neighborhood and by setting up a date for Simon with Jane (Alfre Woodard). Other neighborhood problems and solutions ensue as the lives of residents from different backgrounds intertwine.
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Kuffs 1992 PG-13, 102 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy
Director: Bruce A. Evans
Cast: Christian Slater, Tony Goldwyn, Milla Jovovich, Bruce Boxleitner, Leon Rippy, Ashley Judd, Mary Ellen Trainor, Troy Evans, Craig Benton
George Kuffs (Christian Slater) approaches his older brother Brad (Bruce Boxleitner) for a loan. Instead of a loan, his brother offers him a job. When Brad is killed, George becomes sole owner of the business and helps police battle neighborhood crime.
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 Lethal Weapon 1987  R, 105 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy / Drama / Thriller
Director: Richard Donner
Cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitch Ryan, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love, Mary Ellen Trainor, Ed O'Ross, Traci Wolfe, Steve Kahan, Jack Thibeau, Jackie Swanson, Bill Kalmenson, Lycia Naff, Grand L. Bush
L.A. cops Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh (Mel Gibson and Danny Glover) employ different methods to uncover a drug dealing operation. As a recent widower, Riggs is a loose cannon, and Murtaugh, who is about to celebrate his 50th birthday, is a cautious family man. They are on the trail of trained killers led by The General (Mitch Ryan) whose top henchman Joshua (Gary Busey) will stop at nothing to achieve success in drug smuggling. Great action and clever humor. You don't have to think too hard–just enjoy. Three sequels follow. 1 User Review
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| | interest catching and funny | Anonymous 04/11/2009 | | |
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 Lethal Weapon 2 1989  R, 110 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Comedy / Thriller
Director: Richard Donner
Cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Patsy Kensit, Joss Ackland, Derrick O'Connor, Mark Rolston, Darlene Love, Mary Ellen Trainor, Traci Wolfe, Steve Kahan, Jenette Goldstein, Dean Norris, Nestor Serrano, Grand L. Bush
This time around, our two cops Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh (Mel Gibson and Danny Glover) zero in on dishonest diplomats from South Africa. This sequel has the same high intensity action as the original and has added Joe Pesci as the character who is being "protected" by the two. Pesci is great as the fast-talking accountant who thinks he has a foolproof scheme of his own.
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 Lethal Weapon 3 1992 R, 111 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Comedy / Thriller
Director: Richard Donner
Cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Steve Kahan, Darlene Love, Stuart Wilson, Mary Ellen Trainor, Traci Wolfe, Alan Scarfe, Damon Hines, Ebonie Smith, Gregory Millar, Nick Chinlund, Mark Pellegrino
Following the shooting by LA cop Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) of a friend's son in a gang war, Detective Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) joins the investigation. The Murtaugh/Riggs team is aided again by the fast-talking hustler, Leo Getz (Joe Pesci). Still lots of action and fun.
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The Little Giants 1994  PG, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Duwayne Dunham
Cast: Rick Moranis, Ed O'Neill, John Madden, Shawna Waldron, Emmett Smith, Harry Shearer, Mary Ellen Trainor, Devon Sawa, Brian Haley, Dabbs Greer
When Becky O'Shea (Shawna Waldron) is not chosen as a team member on an Urbana, Illinois, Pop Warner football team, she joins with others who were rejected, and they form their own team. One of the highlights of this film is the pep talk Becky's team gets from John Madden and a group of L.A. Raiders.
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The Monster Squad 1987  PG-13, 82 min.
Genre: Adventure / Horror / Comedy
Director: Fred Dekker
Cast: Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr, Tom Noonan, Brent Chalem, Ryan Lambert, Ashley Bank, Michael Faustino, Mary Ellen Trainor
A group of grade-school friends form a club devoted to monster lore, and wouldn't you know it, Dracula leads a group of monsters (including Frankenstein's monster, Wolfman, the Mummy, and Gillman) into town in search of an ancient amulet that would allow Dracula to rule the world. The club members must save the world, and they even get help from Frankenstein's monster (who is fed up with Dracula). An interesting spoof with some good special effects. 1 User Review
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| | All time good movie | Hugh Fan 01/23/2007 | | Love the movie had magor crush on the guy that played Rudy the cool kid. Love all the sayings in the movie, but favorite saying wolf man's got narks when the fat kid said it. But over all I give this a movie a big thumbs up LOVE it! |
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 Moonlight Mile 2002 PG-13, 112 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Brad Silberling
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Susan Sarandon, Holly Hunter, Ellen Pompeo, Allan Corduner, Richard T. Jones, Dabney Coleman, Aleksia Landeau, Mary Ellen Trainor, Careena Melia, Richard Messing, Jim Fyfe
Set in the 1970s and fictionalized from a true event, this story revolves around Joe Nast (Jake Gyllenhaal) who stays in his fiancee's (Careena Melia) family home after her apparent murder. As her parents (Dustin Hoffman and Susan Sarandon) work with Joe and the district attorney to track down the killer, somewhere along the trail Joe begins to fall in love with another woman (Ellen Pompeo).
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Ricochet 1991 R, 105 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Cast: Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, Ice-T, Kevin Pollak, Lindsay Wagner, Mary Ellen Trainor, John Amos, Victoria Dillard, Josh Evans, Jesse Ventura
After rookie cop Nick Styles (Denzel Washington) captures psychopath Blake (John Lithgow), Styles rises to the position of Assistant District Attorney. What he has not counted on is Blake's revenge.
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 Romancing the Stone 1984 PG, 106 min.
Genre: Adventure / Comedy / Romance
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Alfonso Arau, Zack Norman, Manuel Ojeda, Holland Taylor, Mary Ellen Trainor, Ron Silver, Eve Smith, Joe Nesnow, Jose Chavez, Evita Munoz, Camillo Garcia, Rodrigo Puebla
Romantic novelist Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner), whose greatest excitement comes when she feeds her cat, is suddenly thrust into a world of danger and intrigue when she is ordered to deliver a package to her sister's kidnappers. She heads for the South American jungles where she is fortunate enough to run into soldier of fortune Jack T. Colton (Michael Douglas) who serves as her guide and knows more about the world than when to feed the kitty.
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The Stone Boy 1984  PG, 93 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Christopher Cain
Cast: Robert Duvall, Frederic Forrest, Glenn Close, Wilford Brimley, Jason Presson, Dean Cain, Mary Ellen Trainor, Gail Youngs, Linda Hamilton, Susan Rinell
When Montana farm boy Arnold Hellerman (Jason Presson) accidentally kills his brother (Dean Cain), his family flies into emotional turmoil. Arnold leaves home, stays in Reno for awhile, and later returns home to work out family problems. 1 User Review
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| | Powerful | Anonymous 01/20/2007 | | powerful and moving story of a family being torn apart by the tragic death of a son. Great acting in this moving drama. Wonderful cinematography for the 80's. Set in Montana...beautiful scenery (including one of the extras...a real knockout!) |
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| 1. Congo (1995)
2. Death Becomes Her (1992)
3. Executive Decision (1996)
4. Fire Birds (1990)
aka: Wings of the Apache
5. Ghostbusters II (1989)
6. The Goonies (1985)
7. Grand Canyon (1991)
8. Kuffs (1992)
9. Lethal Weapon (1987)
10. Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
11. Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
12. The Little Giants (1994)
13. The Monster Squad (1987)
14. Moonlight Mile (2002)
15. Ricochet (1991)
16. Romancing the Stone (1984)
17. The Stone Boy (1984)
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