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In For ObservationSaboteur
[ Robert Cummings, Priscilla Lane, Norman Lloyd ] Hitchcock directs with one hand tied behind his back. It's the wrong man theme again, but with a boffo climax at the Statue of Liberty. 1942.

In For ObservationSabrina
[ Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond, Greg Kinnear ] I haven't seen the original yet, but people tell me this one blows by comparison. That's high praise, 'cause this remake ain't bad. Kinnear steals scenes left and right. Ormond's a bit dull, but quite fetching. 1995.

Critical ConditionSt. Elmo's Fire
[ Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe ] Joel Schumacher directs and writes this Brat Pack Big Chill. Don't unpack it. 1985.

Under the KnifeThe Santa Clause
[ Tim Allen, Eric Lloyd, Judge Reinhold ] Judge Reinhold's come-back movie! Boy, I missed him. Oh, sorry, it's just a predictable family fantasy/comedy with that pseudo-funny gruntin' guy from ABC. 1994.

Under the KnifeSarah, Plain and Tall
[ Glenn Close, Christopher Walken ] Made for television reel based on a young reader's novel. It's quite plain. But tall. 1991.

In For ObservationSaturday Night Fever
[ John Travolta, Karen Gorney, Donna Pescow ] I'm man enough to admit it: I love the nightlife. I've got to boogie. On the disco...ahhhahhh, oh yeah. 1977.

Dead On ArrivalSaturday the 14th
[ Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss ] If Richard Benjamin were an irritating hunk of mucous dangling in your upper nasal cavity, he'd be slightly more appealing than he is in this pathetic movie. 1981.

Medical MiracleScream
[ Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox ] Helmer Wes Craven hits a homer with this homage to horror. See my full review. 1996.

Medical MiracleThe Searchers
[ John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter ] John Ford directs John Wayne at the peak of their powers. 'Nuff said. 1956.

In For ObservationShe's Gotta Have It
[ Tracy Camilla Jones, Tommy Hicks, Spike Lee ] Breakthrough flick about a nymphomaniac and her three men. Spike Lee does wonders with no money, delivering a funny, sexy film for a reported $125K, and cracking the door for a new wave of black cinema. 1986.

Medical MiracleSingin' in the Rain
[ Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds ] Gene Kelly makes it macho to watch tap-dancing, song-and-dance musicals. And that's a miracle in my book. 1952.

In for ObservationSleepless in Seattle
[ Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman ] Yeah. It's passionate, sentimental and the end is predictable. But, hey, so is good sex, and I usually stay around 'til that's over too. Nora Ephron directs. (The film, that is.) 1993.

Under the KnifeSmoky and the Bandit
[ Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason ] Burnin' oil but making good time. 1977.

Critical ConditionSmoky and the Bandit, Part 2
[ Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason ] There goes a hubcap. And a piston. But we're still outrunnin' the law. 1980.

Dead on ArrivalSmoky and the Bandit III
[ Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason, Paul Williams ] Out of gas. 1983.

Under the KnifeStar Trek: The Motion Picture
[ William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy ] Okay. The Shat's toupee looks like a tribble. Persis Khambatta is bald. What's wrong with this picture? Lots. But it was still enough of a curiousity to relaunch Trekmania and set the boys in boots up for a whole string of better sequels. 1980.

Medical MiracleStar Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan
[ William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban ] The best of the ST flicks, and the only other one I'm gonna review here. C'mon. This is the Web -- do we really need more on here about Star Trek? 1982.

Medical MiracleStar Wars
[ Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher ] Arguably, the best sci-fi fantasy of all time. Inarguably, the most successful. See my full review. 1977.

In for ObservationStargate
[ Kurt Russell, James Spader, Jaye Davidson ] Russell and Spader zoom through to another dimension to explore an advanced alien/Egyptian artifact. Trouble erupts. A surprise hit that hyperlaunched the careers of ID4 creators Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin. 1994.

Medical MiracleSunset Boulevard
[ William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim ] Billy Wilder goes against type to deliver an eery tale of intrigue, loneliness, and Hollywood pathos. Look for Buster Keaton and other Hollywood has-beens in tiny roles. An all-time great. 1950.

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