“Face/Off” (1997)
Featuring Nicolas Cage and John Travolta playing each other, the action-packed “Face/Off” is exactly as ridiculous and entertaining as it sounds.
“All That Jazz” (1979)
Bob Fosse’s autobiographical musical-fantasy, “All That Jazz,” starring Roy Scheider, is an astonishing cinematic achievement.
“The Crow” (1994)
“The Crow” boasts a brilliant gothic atmosphere and is a fitting epitaph to the late Brandon Lee, who died during filming.
“A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” by James Joyce (1916)
Filled with beautiful writing exploring the subconscious mind, “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” is a necessary read for any James Joyce fan.
“Chet Baker Quartet featuring Ross Freeman” by Chet Baker
Tremendous musicianship and cool jazz rhythms make “Chet Baker Quartet featuring Ross Freeman” LP one of the best jazz listens of the early ’50s.
“Smoky Mt. Ballads” – Bascom Lamar Lunsford
Responsible for some of the finest folk songs of the 1920s, Bascom Lamar Lunsford’s 1953 LP “Smoky Mt. Ballads” is an underrated and unlikely comeback.
“Demon Pond” (1979)
The 1979 Japanese film “Demon Pond” is a strange and surreal experience that is both beautiful and grotesque, mysterious and wacky.
“Weapons” (2025)
Featuring one of the best intro sequences in recent horror movie memory, Zach Cregger’s “Weapons” is a decently entertaining spook flick.
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004)
Nostalgic, wistful, heartbreaking and life-affirming, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is one of the best movies of the 2000s.
“The Matrix” (1999)
Featuring slick style and iconic visuals, “The Matrix” is probably the most action-packed science-fiction movie ever.
“Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” (2010)
Nearly unrecognizable from the source material, Chris Columbus’ “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” is one of the worst young-adult fantasy movie adaptations.
“Scary Movie” (2000)
Filled with irreverent jokes and offensive gonzo humor, the first entry in the “Scary Movie” franchise is probably the best.