GOODFELLAS (Theatrical Release USA 1990)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Stars ìììì

Goodfellas irrefutably stands as testimony to Martin Scorsese’s directing ability. This high quality, gangster film—reminiscent of The Godfather series—does not falter in telling its story. Directed toward the adult audience, its script absorbs, entertains, and educates. The film contains nudity, language, violence, and sexual scenes.

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Storyline

Young Henry Hill (Christopher Serrone) develops a desire to become a gangster. He begins nurturing that desire by running errands for the mob and moves on to more serious gang ‘services’.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Martin Scorsese for his directing skills. Thank you to Executive Producer Barbara De Fina for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), James Conway (Robert De Niro),Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci), Karen Hill (Lorraine Bracco), Paul Cicero (Paul Sorvino), Frankie Carbone (Frank Sivero), Sonny Bunz (Tony Darrow), Frenchy (Mike Starr), Billy Batts (Frank Vincent), Morris Kessler (Chuck Low), Tuddy Cicero (Frank DiLeo), Henny Youngman (Henny Youngman), Janice Rossi (Gina Mastrogiacomo), Tommy’s Mother (Catherine Scorsese), Vinnie (Charles Scorsese), and Karen’s Mother (Suzanne Shepherd).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This film is not for the faint of heart. While The Godfather rates as the classic mob movie, Goodfellas doesn’t have to tip its hat or give up its place in front of any one of the Godfather movies. 

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HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (Theatrical Release USA 1992)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York—a treasure and rewatchable movie with holiday tradition written all over it—has even more depth to its story than the first film. WOW! What a film to watch. This film is a good addition to the family home video library along  with the first film. It has just the correct admixture of comedy, thoughtful action toward family, and the homeless. Watch for a terrific scene in a toy store that finds fulfillment later in the movie. Macaulay Culkin reprises his role as Kevin McCallister. 

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Storyline 

A young boy gets separated from his family and lands in New York as an unaccompanied minor. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Chris Columbus for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer John Hughes for making the film possible. Cast includes: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Tim Curry, Brenda Fricker, and Catherine O’Hara. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. WOW! It’s a good holiday tradition watch film. It plays well for youth and adult audiences. young and old alike. Heavy slapstick humor delivers a treasure chest of wonder, fun, and laughter. 

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