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Casablanca, a review by Jon

1943
Casablanca
5 out of 5



There are two types of film fan in the world; those that need a synopsis of Casablanca, and those that do not. If you do, watch the film instead. You owe yourself that much.

(From Jon's Best Picture Oscar Marathon on February 7th, 2009)

Jennifer 8, a review by Rich

Jennifer 8



They are the unidentified victims of an unsolved death spree, women linked by a killer's gruesome handiwork...and by police files giving them the code name "Jennifer." Homicide investigator John Berlin believes he's made a breakthrough in the case when he uncovers a key witness: a young blind woman named Helena. Yet who can rely on the testimony of a witness who cannot see? Who can trust Berlin when he is ultimately suspected of the murders? And who can keep vulnerable Helena from becoming the next Jennifer?
Andy Garcia (Hero) portrays Berlin and Uma Thurman (Final Analysis) is Helena in this tightly coiled mystery costarring John Malkovich, Lance Henriksen and Kathy Baker. With top stars, top suspense and a surprise ending, it's no surprise "Jennifer 8 is a 10!" (Bill Diehl, ABC Radio Network).

Atmospheric and tense, a great cast is well directed in this excellent suspenseful thriller.
Awash with red herrings, this whodunnit gives Garcia a platform to truly impress, unlike the last few movies I've seen him in. It does stray a little bit with too many coincidences, but nevertheless still holds firm leading up to the final conclusion and some good scenes between Garcia and Malkovich.
Underrated and relatively unknown remake, it is worth a viewing.
 



(From Riches Random Reviews on July 5th, 2009)

Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom

Three's Company: Season One (1977/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) Length: 146 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 1 Subtitles:

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Plot:
In the spring of 1977, ABC network executives gave a six-episode "trial" run to a new sitcom called THREE'S COMPANY. Almost overnight, it became one of the biggest hits of the entire season and more than twenty-five years later, it remains one of the best-loved TV series of all time.

The beloved John RitterJoyce DeWitt) and dim-bulb blonde Chrissy Snow (Suzanne Somers). Along with their sexually frustrated landlords the Ropers (Norman Fell and Audra Lindley) and Jack's fast-talking pal Larry (Richard Kline), these three outrageous roommates tripped and jiggled through a world of slapstick pratfalls, sexy misunderstanding and some of the most scandalously titillating comedy America had ever seen.

THREE'S COMPANY - SEASON ONE features the original six episodes - including the classic pilot - that started it all, now collected on DVD for the first time ever!


Three's Company
Season 1.01 A Man About The House
Writer: Don Nicholl (Writer), Michael Ross (Writer), Bernie West (Writer), Johnnie Mortimer (Original Characters By), Brian Cooke (Original Characters By)
Director: Bill Hobin
Cast: John Ritter (Jack Tripper), Joyce DeWitt (Janet Wood), Suzanne Somers (Chrissy Snow), Audra Lindley (Helen Roper), Norman Fell (Stanley Roper), Kit McDonough (Patricia Crawford)

I really like the first season of this series. It is quite funny. Later on it gets a little tiring. Also I think Janet looks really hot in the first season (much better than the cover suggests). As far as I remember her hairstyle changed in the second season which I didn't like.
I never quite understood why Jack was lusting after Chrissy. I always preferred Janet. Both in looks and personality.

Rating:

(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on November 11th, 2012)