Released in 1984, The Pope of Greenwich Village never became a massive hit, but over the years it has developed a loyal following. It is easy to see why. The film has a unique mix of crime, comedy, and

Released in 1973, Mean Streets feels like the moment when Martin Scorsese truly arrived. Before this film he had shown promise, but Mean Streets was the movie that put his name on the map. It is rough

Released in 1995, Casino often gets compared to Goodfellas, and that makes sense. Both films were directed by Martin Scorsese and both dive deep into the world of organized crime. But Casino has its own

Released in 1996, The Rock arrived during the peak of the big budget action movie era and absolutely delivered. This is the kind of film that grabs you right away and never lets go. Explosions, car chases,

Released in 1980, Caddyshack quickly became one of the defining comedy films of its era. It may not have been a huge hit right away, but over the years it grew into an absolute classic. The movie has that

Released in 1997, Face Off is the kind of movie that could only have come out of the nineties. It takes an outrageous science fiction premise, mixes it with huge action scenes, and hands it over to two

Released in 1998, Dirty Work never became a huge box office hit, but over the years it has built a strong cult following. That is not surprising. This is exactly the kind of movie that gets better the

Released in 1987, Planes Trains and Automobiles stands as one of the most beloved comedies of the eighties. On the surface it looks like a simple road trip movie, but it turns into something much deeper.

Released in 1993, Tombstone quickly earned its place as one of the most beloved modern Westerns. It takes the legendary story of Wyatt Earp and the events leading up to the gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Released in 1987, Masters of the Universe brought the popular He Man franchise to the big screen with a live action twist. It had a built in fan base from the toys and animated series, and expectations

Every Tuesday I like to drop the needle on three songs that never get old, no matter how many times you hear them. This is not about discovering something new. It is about revisiting the kind of tracks

Released in 1982, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial quickly became one of the defining films of the decade. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie captured something special that goes far beyond a typical science

Released in 1989, Uncle Buck stands as one of the most memorable and beloved comedies of the decade. It may not always get mentioned alongside some of the bigger titles from the eighties, but it absolutely

Released in 1986, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off quickly became one of the defining teen films of the decade. While a lot of movies about high school focus on drama or conflict, this one takes a completely different

Released in 1957, 12 Angry Men stands as one of the most powerful and important films in cinema history. On the surface, it is a simple story. Twelve jurors sit in a room and decide the fate of a young

By the time Rocky III arrived in 1982, the Rocky series was already firmly established as one of the most popular film franchises in the world. The first two films had told a powerful story about an underdog

Released in 1995, Braveheart quickly became one of the most memorable historical epics of its era. The film tells the story of Scottish warrior William Wallace and his fight for freedom against English

Every Tuesday I like to drop the needle on three songs that never get old, no matter how many times you hear them. This is not about discovering something new. It is about revisiting the kind of tracks

Released in 1997, L.A. Confidential arrived during a decade packed with strong films, yet it managed to stand out immediately. Directed by Curtis Hanson and based on the novel by James Ellroy, the movie

Released in 1980, Flash Gordon arrived during a time when science fiction was exploding in popularity thanks to films like Star Wars. Instead of trying to copy that formula directly, this movie chose a