RoboCop 2 (1990)

RoboCop 2 (1990)

[7] Directed by Irvin Kershner (The Empire Strikes Back) and written by comic book legend Frank Miller, you'd think that RoboCop 2 would be vastly better and more interesting than it is. But for just another inferior sequel, it's not…
Heaven’s Gate (1980)

Heaven’s Gate (1980)

[4] I'd never seen Heaven's Gate until recently. For decades, it has been the title synonymous with "flop" and studio bankruptcy, but it has also been picked back up, reexamined, and declared somewhat of an artistic treasure in recent years. The…
Manhunter (1986)

Manhunter (1986)

[8] Michael Mann (Miami Vice, Heat) brings Thomas Harris' novel Red Dragon to the big screen, introducing movie-goers to Hannibal Lecktor for the first time. Manhunter stars William Petersen (CSI) as an FBI profiler trying to stop a serial killer…
The Monster Squad (1987)

The Monster Squad (1987)

[6] When classic movie monsters invade their town, a group of kids band together to keep them from finding a magical amulet that will enable the creeps to rule the world. The Monster Squad is an ebulient if uneven little…
Heat (1995)

Heat (1995)

[10] Al Pacino is Vincent Hanna of the LAPD robbery/homicide division.  Robert DeNiro is Neil McCauley, the leader of a successful bank robbing team that includes his protege Chris Shiherlis, played by Val Kilmer. After a fouled-up heist puts Hanna…