Matt Linton Ghostbusters (June 7, 1984) – This is the first movie I remember seeing in theaters. I was nine years old, and the library scene scared the crap out of me. Slimer and the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man made me laugh. And the end battle against Gozer was thrilling. I’ve obviously gotten a lot more out of it as I’ve gotten older, but even at the time it was everything I wanted in a summer blockbuster. Available to rent on Amazon Video, YouTube, iTunes, Vudu, and Google P

With the past year having been one of the most tragic for beloved celebrity deaths, the subgenre of biopic documentaries is only going to grow stronger. While the genre title is rather self-explanatory, there are definite nuances in what this kind of film does. If there is a particularly prolific artist with enough content to do a whole film, like Brian DePalma with the doc DePalma (2015), then they may get one of these before they die. There is the “stranger than fiction” ki

Title: Baby Driver Genre: Action, Heist/Crime Director: Edgar Wright Stars: Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzalez Grade: A+ In a Nutshell: Baby (Ansel Elgort) is a getaway driver. After a tragic car accident in his childhood that killed both of his parents and left him suffering with tinnitus (constant ringing in the ears), Baby started boosting cars and committing other petty crimes. To help himself concentrate on driving, and to drown

Lisa Jane 1) Mr. Majestyk (1974) - Directed by Richard Fleischerm with story & screenplay by deceased Detroiter Elmore Leonard. This classic movie stars Charles Bronson as Mr. Majestyk, a watermelon farmer/Vietnam veteran who faces off against small-town corruption in support of labor rights for the immigrant fruit pickers on his farm. This film oozes that particularly sweet combination of 1970's action and social justice, and is both intellectually engaging and entertaining.

Nearly every great director has a filmography that consists of genuine classics, one or two movies they’d like people to forget about, and then everything else. Often, it’s the “everything else” that I’m drawn to, as a result of stumbling on to the filmmaker early in their career, or through searching for more to watch by a director I love. Each of these movies are rarely mentioned when the respective directors are discussed, but each are worth recommending on their own merit

Title: The Discovery (2017) Genre: Science fiction Directory: Charlie McDowell Stars: Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough, Robert Redford Bias: This Netflix-released joint takes cues from various intimate, conceptually-driven, shot-through-with-blue-hues films of the last decade or so. Of those, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) is most readily called to mind. As a fan of that film and habitual viewer of other moody, bluish films, I found The Disc

Emma Greenleaf This weekend will be filled with the best thing to do in the summer. Watching movies and TV for hours on end. I plan to indulge in the newest summer blockbuster that actually shows a little bit of promise, Rough Night. Written and directed by Broad City writer Lucia Aniello in collaboration with Paul W. Downs (who plays Trey on the show), there isn’t much I’m not excited about with this movie. Anything that brings together Ilana Glazer, Kate Mckinnon and Zoe Kr

Continuous partnerships between directors and actors can be a magical thing. Sometimes directors are inspired by a singular actor, their writing partner, or general muse. And in some cases, they overuse them and it becomes a real snooze fest. There’s the classic pairings that we’ve come to expect from certain directors: Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro (and now Leonardo DiCaprio), David O. Russell and Jennifer Lawrence (one of the pairings that got boring quickly), and Wes

Title: Heart of a Dog (2015) Genre: Documentary Director: Laurie Anderson Stars (primary actors): Laurie Anderson, Lolabelle (the dog), Lou Reed Bias: Laurie Anderson’s work does not follow a conventional narrative structure. Though the storytelling is delivered in clear vignettes, the work in its totality meanders in a dreamy fashion. This may not immediately appeal to those viewers who prefer a direct anchor to a traditional plot, but that should not deter anyone from giv

In honor of the record-breaking debut of Wonder Woman (in theaters now), from acclaimed director Patty Jenkins, this week's version of the watchlist will include female directors exclusively. Be sure to check out our review of Wonder Woman here. Shelby Cadwell 1) The Beaver (2011) - Directed by Jodie Foster and starring her longtime collaborator and friend, Mel Gibson, The Beaver tells the story of a depressed husband and father who attempts to kill himself, but is mysterious