Monthly Archives: July 2010

“The Karate Kid” is a very entertaining and inspirational film, starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. Both of them do a great acting job in this film. The karate scenes are also terrific. Continue reading →

“Catch Me If You Can” is the very funny and amazing true story of Frank Abignale, Jr., a young man who cleverly cheats banks out of some four million dollars by age 19 by forging checks and posing as an airline pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer. Leonardo DiCaprio does a great acting job as Frank, as does Tom Hanks as Carl Henratty, an FBI agent and bank fraud specialist who catches onto Frank’s crimes and goes after him. Continue reading →

“Bronco Billy” is a thoroughly entertaining film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. The storyline and acting are both quite good. I also think the film tells an important lesson about life, which is to strive to become the person you want to be, regardless of your upbringing or past experiences. Continue reading →

“Alice” is a very thought-provoking fantasy film directed by Woody Allen and starring Mia Farrow. The story is very entertaining and the acting is quite good, particuarly Mia’s role. “Alice” is much like many of Woody’s later, more serious films, though it still contains a great deal of humor. Continue reading →

“The World According to Garp” is an unusual 1978 novel by John Irving which was made into a film, released in 1982. The movie stars Robin Williams, Glenn Close, Mary Beth Hurt, and John Lithgow. The acting is quite good and the story is very intriguing and thought-provoking, although somewhat bizarre. Continue reading →