John Q. (2002)
Starring: Denzel Washington, Robert Duvall, James Woods, Ray Liotta, Kimberly Elise, Anne Heche, Eddie Griffin, Ethan Suplee, and Kevin Connolly, with cameos from Nas, Jay [Read More…]
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The Taking of Pelham 123 (Remake) (2009)
Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, James Gandolfini, and Luis Guzmán, with a small role from Adrian MartinezGrade: B- When Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” opens [Read More…]
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Starring: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Héctor Elizondo, James Broderick, Jerry Stiller, Earl Hindman, Tony Roberts, and Doris Roberts with a cameo from Bill [Read More…]
Man on Fire (1987)
Starring: Scott Glenn, Joe Pesci, Danny Aiello, and Jonathan PryceGrade: D+ All things considered, the name “Lenny Lazarus” goes hard. Summary In a hospital in [Read More…]
Ransom (1996)
Starring: Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo, Liev Schreiber, Donnie Wahlberg, Dan Hedaya, and Lili TaylorGrade: A Do not fuck with Mel Gibson. [Read More…]
The Ref (1994)
Starring: Denis Leary, Kevin Spacey, Judy Davis, J.K. Simmons, and B.D. WongGrade: B+ This was a lot better than I thought it was going to [Read More…]
The Terrorists (also known as Ransom) (1974)
Starring: Sean Connery and Ian McShaneGrade: F The tagline for the poster should’ve read, “Sean Connery is the “Scandinavian Dirty Harry” in The Terrorists“. Summary [Read More…]
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Starring: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, and James BroderickGrade: Classic Remember when Al Pacino was untouchable? No matter what roles he may [Read More…]
