Category Archives: 1990-1999

1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) Rated PG-13

Ā The film follows Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas and the effect this has on the indigenous people. Starring GĆ©rard Depardieu, Armand Assante, and Sigourney Weaver. There are a lot of issues with this film. While they worked with the … Continue reading

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Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991) Rated G

A teenage girl dreams of becoming a horse jumper at the fair. Based on a true story. Starring Gabrielle Anwar, Michael Schoeffling, and Cliff Robertson. This was one of my favorite films as a child. The story revolves around a … Continue reading

Posted in 1991, Based on a True Story, Drama, Family, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated G, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Of Mice and Men (1992) Rated PG-13

 A story of two farm hands, as one looks after his mentality disabled friend. Based on the book by John Steinbeck. Starring John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, and Ray Walston. I thought this was a brilliant interpretation of John Steinbeck’s book. … Continue reading

Posted in 1992, Based on a Novel, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) Rated UR

 A couple adopts a child that they know nothing about and learn that she is next in line to be the antichrist. Starring Faye Grant, Michael Woods, and Michael Lerner.  To me, a true horror film takes on something that … Continue reading

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Cool Runnings (1993) Rated PG

 A Jamaican runner wants to go to the Olympics, and when he is disqualified as a sprinter he enlists help to start the first Jamaican bobsled team. Starring Leon, Doug E. Doug, and Rawle D. Lewis. While I highly doubt … Continue reading

Posted in 1993, Adventure, Based on a True Story, Comedy, Disney, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cookie’s Fortune (1999) Rated PG-13

 An old woman in a small town passes away, which causes conflict amongst her family. Starring Glenn Close, Julianne Moore, and Liv Tyler.  This film is a wonderful combination of comedy and drama as a rich widow dies and her … Continue reading

Posted in 1999, Comedy, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas in Connecticut (1992) Rated NR

A host of a popular television cooking show is planning to do a live Christmas show – the catch is that she can’t cook. Starring Dyan Cannon, Kris Kristofferson, and Tony Curtis. This film is a remake of the 1945 … Continue reading

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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991) Rated G

 Fievel’s family decides to go west, thinking it’s safer from the city cats. Starring Phillip Glasser, James Stewart, and Erica Yohn.  When I first watched this film years ago, I remember not being impressed and wasn’t sure if the original … Continue reading

Posted in 1991, Adventure, Animation, films, Kids Movies, Movie reviews, movies, Rated G | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Young Guns II (1990) Rated PG-13

Billy the Kid and his band head to Mexico while being followed by Sheriff Pat Garrett, which comes to a face off at the border. Starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, and Lou Diamond Phillips. This a sequel to the first … Continue reading

Posted in 1990, Action, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995) Rated PG

In 1919, a seventeen-year-old boy works for the forest service and learns a few lessons about life. Starring Sam Elliott, Jerry O’Connell, and Ricky Jay.  This is supposed to be a coming-of-age film, but really it’s a story that lacks … Continue reading

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