Islands in the Stream (1977)
[7] George C. Scott stars as a twice-divorced artist living single in the Bahamas right before America is pulled into World War II. He's visited by his three sons who spend the summer with him, and later by his first…
The Exorcist III (1990)
[7] Any sequel to one of the great horror films of all time is bound to leave audiences at least somewhat disappointed. That said, The Exorcist III is a surprisingly better sequel than you might imagine -- especially after the…
Hardcore (1979)
[7] George C. Scott stars as a pious midwestern father who searches Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco looking for his missing daughter after a private detective (Peter Boyle) reveals she's been working in the porn industry. With the…
Patton (1970)
[5] George C. Scott's charisma is the best thing Patton has going for it. The film is a pastiche of the famous (and infamous) army general's career through World War II, including his successful invasion of Sicily, media blunders resulting…
The Changeling (1980)
[8] George C. Scott stars in this creepy ghost story about a grieving widower who moves into a historic mansion where a young child was murdered over seventy years ago. As the child's spirit communicates with Scott's character, he's able…
Firestarter (1984)
[7] A father and daughter are on the run from a secret government group that experimented on them, giving them frightening powers of telekinesis and spontaneous combustion. David Keith (An Officer and a Gentleman) and Drew Barrymore (E.T.) play our…
The Hustler (1961)
[7] Paul Newman plays Fast Eddie, an overzealous pool player who'll sacrifice everything to beat the renowned Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason). This cautionary tale about obsession is the perfect showcase for several fine performances. It may be Newman's finest work.…
The Formula (1980)
[4] George C. Scott stars as a police officer who follows a murder case that gets him embroiled in a mystery involving the Nazis and big oil. The film's ahead of its time in vilifying the oil companies, represented here…
The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
[5] Disney's first animated theatrical sequel is a technical and stylistic achievement featuring beautiful character and effects animation, rich background paintings, and thrilling music from the ever-underrated Bruce Broughton. The movie is best at the beginning, during a spectacular sequence…
Angus (1995)
[9] It may look like just another silly high school comedy, but Angus is more than that. It's about a fat kid named Angus (Charlie Talbert) who refuses to let the "normal" kids write him off. After the school's most…