(C) Basically the same as the first, yet it's subtly off in a lot of ways that makes it not really work. It does have Wilt Chamberlain, though.

(B+) Pretty much the same as Abrahams other stuff from the era. Not the most intellectual comedy around, but it makes me laugh.

(B+) Well-acted and compelling crime-thriller, though it's hurt by an overly elaborate yet conventional close.

(B) A surprisingly endearing sci-fi sports pic. It's way too long at over two hours, but Caan is good in the lead and it has an always enjoyable, if not terribly coherently articulated, individualist theme.

(B) Death Wish retread for the new millenium but with a chick. No real surprises, but it's has stylish direction and solid performances. Thematically, however, it seems to try and have it both ways, both favoring and opposing vigilantism simultaneously.

(B- for "Red Queen Kills") Standard giallo, though helped by a neat setting and more sympathetic than usual protagonist. Fans of the genre should enjoy it.

(B-) A 'Rosemary's Baby' clone from Martino. Not terribly coherent, but it's stylishly shot and I always particularly enjoy cult-oriented horror films.

(B-) Regarded as a martial-arts classic, but I found it just pretty good. It's more sharply made and has a better story then virtually everything else from the era, but it's long and a bit short on the actual action.

(C-) A spectacularly goofy occult thriller. It's no good, but it's certainly watchable, with some amusing twists. On a side note, who the hell's idea was it to have Swank star in this? Horror films must star foxy chicks!

(C+) This horror flick is universally reviled, but I thought it was decent, with great scenery, one gruesome gore scene and some occasional tension. It would even qualify as pretty good were it not for the severely humdrum climax.

(C-) Has the exact same problems as the original: Starts out well, but it becomes insanely over the top and implausible when it should be a relatively realistic horror film. Still, I'll take it over the original, cause it's shorter, and Bush is funner to look at than Howell.

(B) Fun, surprisingly faithful King adaptation. It has a bit of old-time cheese, but that's appropriate for the film, and it still, ultimately, works on a dramatic level.

(B-) This has very entertaining performances, but it's really rather thin when it comes to story. It's still interesting enough, though.

(C) French psycho-killer pic is exactly like an American one. The mystery keeps you interested, but the final explanation is stunningly lame, and that sours the rest of the film. Reno is likable, however.

(A-) Outstanding, tense and intelligently written crime-thriller from the 70s with a fine cast. First-rate all around.

(B-) Bunuel's slightly surreal tale of sexual frustration. I'm not in love with it, but it keeps you interested.