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Barfly

starring: Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance, J.C. Quinn
directed by: Barbet Schroeder

September 01, 1998
It's been a while since I last saw this film and I remember liking it a lot! The DVD has gone out of print(OOP) and it's a shame that so many people will miss seeing this interesting and gritty film. Rourke gives a memorable perfomance in this tale of booze and should-a", "would-a","could a's". I would have to see it again before I could give it an honest rating, but it is certainly worth a new DVD release. "I could have beaten him if I had eaten a sandwich!" Please re-release this film on DVD!

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Chariots of Fire

starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers, Daniel Gerroll
directed by: Hugh Hudson

April 01, 1992
The movie is excellent, but the presentation isn't. I'd read reviews claiming the Two Disc Special Edition version isn't presented in actual widescreen. Now that I've compared this DVD to my VHS full screen version, side by side, I'm forced to agree. Galling, but true: The "1.85:1" aspect ratio is achieved merely by slicing the top and bottom off the panned and scanned version! I'm angry at Warner Brothers for foisting this lie onto us and disappointed with Amazon for perpetuating the fraud. Buyer beware!

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Hidden in America

starring: Beau Bridges, Bruce Davison, Shelton Dane, Jena Malone, Alice Krige
directed by: Martin Bell

September 23, 1997
This film shows some of the true problems that face people who fall on hard times. The mother in the family dies leaving extensive medical bills which plunge the family into poverty. The father is too proud to ask anyone for help including a doctor who is the father of his daughter's friend. This movie is fraught with drama and emotion. It tore my heart out when I watched it. It shows that not everyone who is poor becomes that way because they are lazy.

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Star Trek - First Contact

starring: LeVar Burton, James Cromwell, Michael Dorn, Michael Horton, Alice Krige

November 04, 1997
This Star Trek film was the best one I have seen altogether. I loved this one very much. The story continues in an on going conflict with the Borg and is exceptionally layed out in a great story concept. The effects, the directing, and the music scores all tie together to make this Star Trek epic a collectible to view over and over again. Jonathan Frakes definitely knows how to direct a Star Trek film and knows what the fans want to see through his eyes. He did great! I recommend this one for all Trek fans to buy.

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Ellis Island

starring: Peter Riegert, Gregory Paul Martin, Claire Bloom, Judi Bowker, Kate Burton
directed by: Jerry London

November 16, 1993
I remember seeing this miniseries when it was first shown in the 80's. An epic miniseries than spans many years in the lives of an assorted cast of characters that include Faye Dunaway, Richard Burton, Ann Jillian and many others that went on to become familar faces on TV and film. As most miniseries from this era, there is adultery, murder and sex. If you get a chance to see this don't be discouraged by the length, sit back and enjoy. I only wish this were available on DVD!

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King David

starring: Richard Gere, Edward Woodward, Alice Krige, Denis Quilley, Niall Buggy
directed by: Bruce Beresford

April 16, 1996
This movie has some excellent scenes but departs from the Bible account in many places. Richard Gere plays a very somber David. I think David probably laughed and cried a lot if the Psalms are any indication. Worth watching. Read the book for the real story.

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Joseph (1995) (2pc)

starring: Ben Kingsley, Paul Mercurio, Martin Landau, Lesley Ann Warren, Alice Krige
directed by: Roger Young

September 24, 1996
THE MOVIE, JOSEPH, FROM THE BIBLE COLLECTION WAS SIMPLY A GREAT MOVIE, ALMOST AS GOOD AS THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

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Tale of Two Cities: Literary Masterpieces

starring: Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing, Kenneth More, Barry Morse, Flora Robson
directed by: Jim Goddard

May 21, 1996
I was impressed by the dual act of Chris Sarandon.

I took one star because the movie did not show much of the characters' passion!

Two men are in love with one woman. It would be hard for her to choose so one of them scarified himself for her happiness. The movie ends with her tears (Alice Krige) as she discovers his true feelings and the sacrifice he made.

It remains one of my favorite movies!

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See You in the Morning

starring: Jeff Bridges, Alice Krige, Farrah Fawcett, Drew Barrymore, Lukas Haas
directed by: Alan J. Pakula


I truly enjoyed this movie of a love story and the particular love of a Man for his children.

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Little Vampire (2000) (Clam)

starring: Jonathan Lipnicki, Rollo Weeks, Richard E. Grant, Jim Carter, Alice Krige
directed by: Uli Edel

March 06, 2001
I'm not a spring chicken - old enough to be a great-grandma- but this is one of my favorite all time movies. It's a warm and funny family movie that my kids and grandkids love as much as I do. The scenes with the cows are priceless!