Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Remarks about the 1986 feature film that was made using characters from The Transformers toy line. Special features from the 2006 DVD release are referenced.
Category: Movies
USC Recommended Film List
A listing of narrative and documentary films, along with television shows recommended by the Cinematic Arts school at the University of Southern California
Empire of the Ants (1977)
A brief review of Bert I. Gordon’s 1977 giant-ant horror film “Empire of the Ants” that starred Joan Collins.
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – Decoding Guillermo del Toro
A brief introduction to director Guillermo del Toro and remarks about his 2006 film “Pan’s Labyrinth.”
Good Night and Good Luck (2005) – At the Arclight
A description of attending a screening of the 2005 George Clooney-directed film “Good Night, and Good Luck” at the Arclight Theatre in Los Angeles.
Meet the Feebles (1989)
A largely negative review of Peter Jackson’s 1989 film “Meet the Feebles.” This film featured an R-rated parody of “The Muppet Show.”
Gladiator (2000) – One Last Time in the Arena
A review of Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film “Gladiator” that starred Russell Crowe in May 2000. The film also starred Joaquin Phoenix.
Romeo Must Die (2000)
A review of Jet Li’s April 2000 major United States action film release. The film’s shortcomings were immediately apparent as Li struggled in English-language.
Erin Brockovich (2000)
A review of the April 2000 film starring Julia Roberts about an environmentalist crusader who uncovered fraud by a utilities company.
Mission to Mars (2000)
A review of Brian DePalma’s Mar exploration film that starred Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins. Don Cheadle, and Jerry O’Connell, but failed to have box office success.