Movie Recommendations

Chilling account of one man’s search for his lover, who disappears at a highway rest stop. As usual, don’t bother with the remake—even though it’s by the same director. (subtitled)

Barbara Stanwyck is a gangster’s moll who hides out with seven bachelor scholars writing an encyclopedia.

Chilling account of surveillance expert Gene Hackman’s unhealthy obsession with the conversation he’s just taped.

The quintessential story of the American mafia, from the rise of Godfather Don Corleone to the trials of his son Michael.

Near-perfect concoction of brutal beast vs. macho buddies, masterfully paced by Spielberg. Maximum tension with surprisingly little gore.

Brian has the misfortune to be born at the same time and place as a more famous Nazarene. Lots of hysterical bits, plus pungent satire of current Middle East politics.

Nonstop excitement, based on the cliffhanger serials of the 1940s and 1950s. Don’t bother with the sequels, though.

As comedic as it is dramatic, this film follows the attempts of WW II POWs to live with elan—and to uncover the spy in their midst.

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in an on-again, off-again relationship that spans a decade.

It’s long, but it’s also a stirring saga of honor, betrayal, and redemption in ancient Jerusalem and Rome. And that chariot race. . . .