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Written by Mr. Heck
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With everything from young love to booby traps, this family film turned cult-classic has charmed audiences for more than two decades. A group of oddball kids (Goonies) stumble upon a treasure map and soon find themselves on a risky adventure as they set out to find the treasure. When a family of dimwitted counterfeiters learns of the map the real danger begins, and the kids must do their best to escape these bumbling criminals.
The hilarious race to the finish keeps audiences enthralled through freezer burned bodies and ghostly pirate ships. Co-written and co-produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by
Richard Donner.
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Written by Mr. Heck
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 Originally premiering as a Broadway musical in 1975, nominated for four Academy Awards, and boasting one of the largest budgets ever for a musical film; this production was surrounded by controversy and criticism even after it finally made it to theaters. Produced by Motown Productions and Universal, the transition from stage to screen has given this story the draw of a train wreck.
The all-star cast includes Richard Pryor, Michael Jackson, the late, great Nipsy Russell and Diana Ross, as Dorothy. A role many believed she was too old to play, despite her shameless determination to take it away from a much younger Stephanie Mills, who played Dorothy on Broadway. Since its release The Wiz has become a popular Thanksgiving Day television broadcast. Winning the hearts of those who truly enjoy a sing-a-long, and want to “ease on down the road” whenever the opportunity might present itself. Don’t miss your chance to catch this classic on the big screen.
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Written by Mr. Heck
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 Not since “Harvey” has a story of a man obsessed with a giant rabbit promised so much intrigue. Adolescence isn’t easy for anyone, but for Donnie Darko things are exceptionally challenging. He is believed to be suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, but his curiosity about time travel, and his tendency to ride his bike across town in his sleep are the result of something much more complicated than the average mental illness. Riddled with dry humor and enough semblance of high school to jog any memory, we connect to Donnie Darko and follow him into the hollows of the human condition. This film cleverly entices us to ponder the forces in the universe that drive this energy, and the speculation concerning this element of the story has proven to be much of its appeal to audiences.
Though an easier to follow director’s cut was released a few years after this original version, most fans and critiques agree that it over explained Donnie’s struggles, and destroyed the magic of the film by diluting the mystery surrounding him.
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Written by Mr. Heck
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Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the release of Who Framed Roger Rabbit was greatly anticipated due to its use of traditional animation with live action. This marriage of the two led to seamless interactions between “Toons” and humans throughout this film that was well received by audiences and critics alike. Set amongst the lively 1940’s Hollywood studio system, this comedic who-done-it cleverly lures us through every twist and turn of its plot by introducing the zaniness of Toontown, a world made up of over- the-top characters, outrageous scenarios and bouts of pattycake. Buckle up for the silliness and hang onto your seat for this delightful must see.
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Written by Mr. Heck
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WITH DAVID BOWIE KARAOKE BOTH NIGHTS!
 This magical tale was the final feature film directed by the brilliant Jim Henson before his death in 1990. David Bowie stars as Jareth the Goblin King, a powerful goblin so preoccupied with an underage girl that he is pacing the thin line of pedophilia. Despite the hair extensions, gobs of frost eye shadow and sock down his pants, Bowie is convincingly maniacal in this role. The protagonist is fifteen-year old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), who angrily wishes for her baby brother Toby to be taken away by the Goblin King when she is forced to babysit. To her dismay, Jareth actually snatches the child from his room and she can only get him back by solving the Goblin King’s labyrinth. If she fails, Toby will be turned into a goblin.
Setting out on this otherworldly adventure, she soon finds herself deciphering riddles and maneuvering her way through the labyrinth’s shifting walls and entrances. Though it is tempting to root against her in the beginning, most are won over quickly as Sarah sheds her bratty ways, cleverly faces her challenge and narrowly escapes the dangerous consequences of date rape drugs. Along the way, she is befriended by some of the unusual creatures she encounters. These beings help her to make sense of their world as she works to complete her quest and save her brother. |
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