Movie Recommendations

As usual, Rob Reiner—ably abetted by Jack Nicholson, Kiefer Sutherland, Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Kevin Bacon—elevates his material. Adapted by Aaron Sorkin from his play.

One of the great unknown films. A thoughtful, brooding western about a gunman/outlaw who is hounded everywhere by young fast guns wanting to prove they’re faster on the draw than the great Jimmie Ringo. Ringo himself (Gregory Peck) just wants to reunite with his wife and son and settle down.

Among the better Astaire-Rogers musicals. This time around, Fred is tap dancer Pete Peters—AKA Petrov, a world-famous ballet dancer. When the media links him with singer/dancer Linda Keene, Petrov decides to make the fictitious romance a reality. Great Gershwin songs and some nifty dancing help hide a weak plot.

Rollicking story of one band’s aspirations to bring soul music to the hard-working Northsiders of Dublin. Knockout performances (both dramatically and vocally) infuse this toe-tapping treat.

Though not the best Astaire-Rogers effort, Carefree offers enough fun moments to make the film worthwhile.

Engagingly theatrical feature has some wonderful characters and sparkling tunes.