Beyond the Blockbusters

Summer 2004

10 Things I Hate About You

10 Things I Hate About You

“The Taming of the Shrew” gets a 90s makeover as high school hood Heath Ledger attempts to woo cantankerous Julia Stiles thus freeing up her sweet younger sister to date. Rated PG-13

 

The Best Man

The Best Man

A first time novelist reunites with the college friends whose lives were the basis of his book. To his chagrin, he discovers that they have a pre-pub copy. Rated R


F/X: Murder by Illusion

F/X: Murder by Illusion

Tightly paced thriller about a special effects wizard asked to fake the death of a man in the witness protection program. When there’s a twist in the tale, he’ll need all of his movie making skills to survive. Rated R


Sixteen Candles Sixteen Candles

Smart, funny, but plain middle daughter endures school dances, geeks, and her big sister’s wedding all the while just missing a charming prince. If you were in high school during the 70s or 80s you’ll recognize the characters in this funny and heartwarming film. Rated PG

Band of Brothers Band of Brothers

The true story of paratroopers of the 101st Airborne during World War II. Compelling and tremendously moving, it should be seen by every American. Not Rated

The Freshman The Freshman

College student Matthew Broderick finds himself working for New York City gangster-esque Marlon Brando. Toss in a Komodo dragon and Bert Parks for a trunk full of laughs. Rated PG

Ever After Ever After

The Cinderella story gets an updating and a dose of spunk as tomboy Drew Barrymore outwits her evil stepmother and makes it to the ball with an assist from Leonardo da Vinci. Rated PG

Sommersby Sommersby

Richard Gere stars as a returning Civil War veteran who may or may not be Jody Foster’s husband. Rated PG-13

The Mouse That Roared The Mouse That Roared

Long before Eddie Murphy played seven parts in The Nutty Professor, Peter Sellers tackled three roles in this British spoof about a tiny European kingdom declaring war on the U.S. in hopes of getting lots of American aid after they surrender. Not Rated

Spellbound Spellbound

No this isn’t the Gregory Peck – Ingrid Bergman film. It’s a documentary that follows the fortunes of eight kids competing at the National Spelling Bee. At times it’s reminiscent of a Christopher Guest (This is Spinal Tap, Best in Show) film. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as the likeable contestants and their families sweat it out, trying to avoid the “ping” of defeat. Not Rated

 


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