Classic: Major League ("1989") Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes and the rest of the hapless Cleveland Indians struggle to make the playoffs despite opposition from a malicious owner, angry fans and a no-name roster.
Classic: The Ghost and The Darkness ("1996")The captivating true story about two man-eating lions that terrorized the construction of a railway bridge in Africa in 1898.
Every now and then, a movie comes along that promises to do something that has never been done before.
I grew up on action movies. For me, there was nothing more satisfying than seeing one man take on the world single handedly, using every weapon imaginable to inflict over the top, non-stop brutality.These days, you just don't see these kinds of movies.
Classic: Rudy ("1993")Aspiring Notre Dame defensive end Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger follows his dreams and overcomes all odds in what is perhaps the most inspiring film of all time.
From the twisted mind of up-and-coming filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes the most undeniably original and visually stunning fantasy tale told in years."Pan's Labyrinth" shatters the conventional image of modern film narrative by creating a mesmerizing, violent and at times terrifying fairy tale that was conceived strictly for adult audiences.
Current: Grandma's Boy ("2006")A long time collaborator and friend of Adam Sandler, Allen Covert finally gets the lead role in this hilariously refreshing comedy, which he also wrote.
With my seventh semester wrapping up next week, my time at UB is rapidly coming to an end. Looking back on my time here, I can't complain about the fun I've had or the unique experiences I'll likely never forget, but at this point I can honestly say I'm ready to move on...I think.More and more often, my friends who graduated last year will tell me to cherish the little time that I have left at school.
Current: "The Green Mile" (1999)Although it is not a horror film, Stephen King really showcases his range with this story about an extraordinary man on death row.
Solutions by The State News
