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Cannonball Run

[ Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin ] Stick a bunch of stars in cars and turn 'em loose. Surprisingly amusing...if you're drunk. Did I mention that this one has Farrah Fawcett, Adrienne Barbeau...AND Jamie Farr?! 1981.

Can't Buy Me Love

[ Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson ] Dempsey writes a certified check with this amusing high school comedy about a nerd with a mission. Lightweight story, but chock full of '80s-style highjinks and fetching young things. 1987.

Carrie

[ Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, John Travolta ] One of the better Stephen King adaptations, it features Spacek, Travolta, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen and others in breakthrough film roles. Look for the car driving backwards. 1976.

Casablanca

[ Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman ] Just thinking about this movie makes my hair lay right. Considered by many to be the best film ever and is the definitive Golden Age American studio picture. 1942.

Casualties of War

[ Sean Penn, Michael J. Fox ] Michael J. Fox actually puts Alex P. McFly to rest and does some serious acting. 1989.

Chariots of Fire

[ Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Ian Holm ] '81's Best Picture is chock full of slow-mo Olympic running and that Muzak score from Vangelis. 1981.

Children of a Lesser God

[ William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie ] William Hurt furrows his brow in that sensitive kind of way, trying to make out what Marlee Matlin is saying with her hands. 1986.

Chasing Amy

[ Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Lee ] Indie film god Kevin Smith chases away the blues of Mallrats with this funny, romantic tale of boy meets lesbian. All-in-all an excellent film, brought down a notch by a cop-out ending. 1997.

Child's Play

[ Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent ] Toy doll Chucky comes to life and opens up a can of whoop-ass. 1988.

Chinatown

[ Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston ] One of the ultimate uses of celluloid, with flawless script and performances. Director Polanski cuts up in a memorable cameo. 1974.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

[ Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Benny Hill ] The car that can do everything makes for good fodder for the "Mary Poppins" set. (You know who you are.) Based on the book by Bond novelist Ian Fleming. 1968.

Clerks

[ Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson ] No-budget feature from budding auteur Kevin Smith showcases rude, real talk in a New Jersey convenience store. Impressive debut from Smith -- this thing's got the goods. Don't miss it; it's a howl! 1994.

The Client

[ Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker ] John Grisham novel ain't so novel in the hands of director Joel Schumacher. Fine performance, but predictable presentation. 1994.

Creature from the Black Lagoon

[ Richard Carlson, Julia Adams ] The ever-dangerous debut of the Gill-Man! Has made waves for decades as a definitive example of campy 50s horror. 1954.

Creepshow

[ Hal Holbrook, Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson ] Anthology entry from the pen of Stephen King delivers some memorable frights and feats. The roaches are unforgettable. Directed by George Romero. 1982.

Creepshow 2

[ Lois Chiles, George Kennedy ] Nothing creepy about this one, except maybe George Kennedy's breath. 1987.

Crimes and Misdemeanors

[ Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Martin Landau, Alan Alda ] The Manhattan auteur steals quite a cast from the west coast and is found guilty of some good filmmaking. 1989.

Crimson Tide

[ Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman ] Director Tony Scott sinks his teeth into a loaded sub, for a mutinous race against the clock. Washington and Hackman cause a splash as Navy rivals. 1995.

Crocodile Dundee

[ Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon ] Hogan brings his Australian Outback schtick to the Big Apple. Winning portrayal from the Croc makes for a fun viewing. 1986.

Crocodile Dundee II

[ Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon ] The photo negative of the original hit puts our couple in the Outback for down-under yucks. For true fans only. 1988.

Crossing Delancey

[ Amy Irving, Reizi Bozyk, Peter Riegert ] Matchmaking mother makes her daughter's life a living hell. Watch it with your mom. 1988.

Crossroads

[ Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca, Jami Gertz ] Fantasy fable of a guitar duel with the devil. Limp story propped up by startling soundtack. 1986.

The Crow

[ Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson ] Brandon Lee accidently died during the shooting of this exciting vengeance flick. The curse of Bruce Lee continues? Modern technology made this one releasable by filling in missing scenes with seamless digital effects. 1994.

Cry-Baby

[ Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Ricki Lake, Polly Bergen ] Retro-crazy John Waters continues his 50s thing with a tale of leather and lust. Launched Depp from TV's "21 Jump Street" to Hollywood lead. 1990.

The Crying Game

[ Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson, Miranda Richardson ] Totally unique story about an IRA terrorist and his "secret" love. Not be missed. 1992.

The Cutting Edge

[ D. B. Sweeney, Moira Kelly ] Has-been hockey star Sweeney puts on skates to do the Scott Hamilton shag with figure skater Moira Kelly. A somewhat watchable chick-flick. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, a.k.a. "Starsky." 1991.

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