BBBB (out of 5) The charismatic music and performance style of fifties rocker Jerry Lee Lewis is captured in this energetic musical, particularly benefiting from the excellent lead performance by … Continue reading →
PETER HYAMS Bil’s rating (out of 5): BBBB. USA, 1984. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Screenplay by Peter Hyams, based on the novel by Arthur C. Clarke. Cinematography by Peter Hyams. Produced by Peter Hyams. Music by David Shire. Production Design by … Continue reading →
BBBB (out of 5) Filmed in black and white and taking place in turn-of-the-century New York City, this independent charmer stars a wonderful Steven Keats as an immigrant from Russia whose … Continue reading →
PETER HYAMS Bil’s rating (out of 5): BB.5. USA/United Kingdom/Germany/Japan/New Zealand, 1997. British Broadcasting Corporation, Cloud Nine Entertainment, Marubeni, Mutual Film Company, Pacific Western, Paramount Pictures, Polygram Filmed Entertainment, Tele Munchen Fernseh Produktionsgesellschaft, … Continue reading →
PETER HYAMS Bil’s rating (out of 5): BB. USA, 1999. Beacon Communications, Beacon Pictures, Lucifilms. Screenplay by Andrew W. Marlowe. Cinematography by Peter Hyams. Produced by Armyan Bernstein, Bill Borden. Music by John Debney. Production Design by Richard … Continue reading →
JOHN LANDIS Bil’s rating (out of 5): BB. USA, 1991. Joseph S. Vecchio Entertainment, Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures. Screenplay by Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland, based on the play by Claude Magnier. Cinematography … Continue reading →
HERBERT ROSS Bil’s rating (out of 5): BBB. USA, 1977. Warner Bros., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Rastar Pictures. Screenplay by Neil Simon. Cinematography by David M. Walsh. Produced by Ray Stark. Music by Dave Grusin. Production Design by Albert … Continue reading →
BBBB (out of 5) Tina Turner’s volatile relationship with Ike Turner is brought to the screen with exceptional skill, thanks mostly to the two brilliant performances in the leads. Laurence … Continue reading →
BBBB.5 (out of 5) Action-packed, exciting tower-of-terrors movie that features Bruce Willis in the role that deservedly made him a superstar. What do you need when German terrorists take a … Continue reading →
ROLAND EMMERICH Bil’s rating (out of 5): BBBB. USA/Japan, 1998. Centropolis Film Productions, Fried Films, Independent Pictures, Toho Company, TriStar Pictures. Story by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich, Screenplay by Dean … Continue reading →
FRED DEKKER Bil’s rating (out of 5): BB.5. USA, 1987. Home Box Office, Keith Barish Productions, TAFT Entertainment Pictures. Screenplay by Shane Black, Fred Dekker. Cinematography by Bradford May. Produced by Jonathan A. Zimbert. Music by Bruce … Continue reading →