movie reviews

Russell Crowe and Leonardo
DiCaprio in 'Body of Lies'If you like movies loaded with suspense, loud noises and people getting hurt, this is your week.

In theaters, I'm pleased to report, you can hardly go wrong with "Friday the 13th." I saw it opening night in a packed theater and had a blast. It's crude but funny. Very politically incorrect, definitely leave the kids at home.

If you're a fan of the original series, you'll find much to like. All the elements that made the original movies great are here, suitably updated for a post-"Saw" horror audience.

Our sports guy, Eric saw it with me. He once sat down and watched the first nine Friday the 13ths straight through, with occasional bathroom breaks. He's easily a bigger fan than I am and he really dug the remake. So there you go.

Nigel Terry
in 'Excalibur'“Excalibur” (1981)

MPAA Rating: R
Directed by: John Boorman
Starring: Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson, Cherie Lunghi, Helen Mirren, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, Patrick Stewart

Carrie Henn in 'Aliens'“Aliens” (1986)

MPAA Rating: R
Directed by: James Cameron
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton

“Two-Lane Blacktop” (1971)

“The Graduate” (1967)

MPAA Rating: PG
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, William Daniels, Murray Hamilton