Reviewed by GREG KING Director: George Tillman Stars: Robert De Niro, Cuba Gooding jr, Charlize Theron This true story of racism and military heroism ultimately fails to satisfy. In the 1940’s, Carl Brashear (Cuba Gooding jr), a poor sharecropper’s son, was determined to become the first Afro-American diver in the Navy. Not only did… Continue Reading »
RONIN
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: John Frankenheimer Stars: Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Stellan Skasgard, Natascha McElhone, Jonathan Pryce, Sean Bean, Skipp Sudduth, Michael Lonsdale, Jan Triska. In the 60’s, John Frankenheimer was without peer as a director of taut action films and riveting political thrillers. His more memorable films included Seven Days In May,… Continue Reading »
MARVIN’S ROOM
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Jerry Zaks Stars: Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Hal Scardino, Gwen Verdon, Hume Cronyn, Dan Hedaya, Margo Martindale, Cynthia Nixon. Showcasing some strong performances from a stellar cast, the wonderful tear jerker Marvin’s Room is a marvellously written, rich and honest drama that should not be… Continue Reading »