Movie Recommendations

When an empty Coke bottle lands in the Kalahari, a Bushman travels into “civilization” to return it. A small film that’s big on humor.

Against doctor’s orders, Charles Laughton agrees to defend Tyrone Power from a murder charge—though all the evidence points to his guilt. Top-notch adaptation of Agatha Christie play.

A truly original film that ventures in unexpected directions; Stephen Rea gives a touching performance as an IRA terrorist seeking to make amends for the accidental death of a hostage (Forest Whitaker).

Danny Kaye is a yokel mistaken by corrupt town officials for the Inspector General. Based on the play by Nikolai Gogol.

After an extended space sojourn in suspended animation, a crew of American astronauts lands on a planet where highly evolved simians rule wild humans. Adventure, social satire, and a cautionary message.

Hysterical account of the tribulations facing an independent film crew during one day of shooting.

Very good Hitchcock, based on Daphne du Maurier’s fable of avian terrorism. So-so performance by Tippi Hedren mars an otherwise classy film with fine performances from Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette, and Jessica Tandy.

Bright romantic comedy about a movie star who may or may not be falling for an ordinary bloke. While Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are good, the one you’ll remember is Rhys Ifans as Hugh’s uninhibited and totally winning housemate. Warm story handled deftly by all, with a great soundtrack.

Lots of fun as the masked Curse of Capistrano fights corruption in early California.

Nice second-tier movie; a rather sweet romance that will appeal particularly to immigrants—especially those from the former USSR.