The End of the Affair (1999)

Drama based on Graham Greene's novel taking place in London in 1946. Author falls in love with his friend's wife. Nicely woven story (told from the view of the novelist) dealing with jealousy, romantic and unselfish love, and the existence of miracles in life. Excellent acting (Ralph Fiennes, Stephen Rea, Julianne Moore)and fine photography. Thought-provoking. 110 min.

Man On Wire (2008)

Documentary - 1974 - Philippe Petit, a Frenchman manages to walk a wire extended between the New York Twin Towers. Good coverage of the work and challenges involved in pulling off this sensational and illegal adventure. Original coverage of the people involved, and no actors. Xlnt if you don't mind documentaries. 94 min.

Malena (2000)

Italian Drama - Sicily in 1941 - Young boy fantasizes endlessly about the most beautiful woman in the town, whose husband has been sent to war. Terrible small town jealousies and cruelties afflict the woman as the boy suffers along with her, but from a safe distance. Excellent photography and acting, and with a thoughtful message. Sometimes painful to watch. 92 min.

Educating Rita (1983)

Drama - Literature Professor Frank Bryant (Michael Caine) is disillusioned as a writer and drinks heavily. When new student housewife/hairdresser Rita enrols in his tutorials, Frank gets slightly more interested in life. Fun contrast of personalities and wonderful performances from Michael Caine and Julie Waters as Rita. 110 min.

My Blue Heaven (1990)

Comedy - Steve Martin as Vinnie, a cool mobster who joins the FBI Witness Protection Program to escape jail time. Vinnie befriends FBI agent Barney (Rick Moranis) who struggles to keep Vinnie out of trouble long enough to testify against the mob. Cute movie but not really that funny. Fun for Steve Martin fans. 96 min.

The Widow of St. Pierre (2001)

French Drama - based on a true story in 1850 on the isolated French-Canadian island of St. Pierre. Illiterate fisherman gets very drunk and murders his ex-fishing captain. He is sentenced to death, but execution waits on the arrival of a guillotine blade from France. Meanwhile, the island Governor's idealistic wife rehabilitates the prisoner. Fantastic story, awesome acting, and incredible scenery. Epoch quality film! 1 hr. 48 min.

Pierrot Le Fou (1965)

French Film - Crime/surreal - A man runs away from his marriage and family with his outrageously spontaneous and darkly adventurous baby sitter. Not a bad story idea, but like Fellini, this director adds in a wild mix of bizarre characters and scenes for the sake of art and philosophy and distracts from any continuity of story line. Lovely photography and fine actors. A philosophical statement on life, but for philosophy I would rather read a book. 1 hr. 50 min.