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Anytime a Hollywood motion picture is made the objective is to produce a movie that the public loves and that will become a epic hit. Take a fantastic story line, throw in a few good actors along with some special effects and voila’, a huge box office success. But it doesn’t always work that way. Sometimes a movie will contain everything that you think might make it a success and it still fails at the box office. There is no such thing as a sure thing in Hollywood.

Lantana - Stirring, mature premise of relationships obstructed by monotony, routine, and absence of articulation. LaPaglia plays a cop, whose marriage has stagnated, leading him to have an affair. In the mean time, he investigates the disappearance of a lady whose own marriage is in danger. The film is beautifully nuanced at every turn. Cast includes Anthony LaLaglia, Geoffrey Hurry, Barbara Hershey, Kerry Armstrong, Rachael Blake, Vince Colosimo, Daniela Farinacci, and Peter Phelps. (121 minutes, 2001)

Cry the Beloved Country - Moving redo of the’51 film based on Alan Paton’s rejoiced story, in reference to a backwoods pastor (Jones) who, in’46, makes his first ever trip to the city of Johannesburg in search of his wayward child. At the same time wealthy landowner Harris voyages there to claim the body of his child, who has just been killed. We see extraordinary work by Jones, Harris, and a largely foreign cast. Not as understated as the first making, however powerful in its own way. Cast includes Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Charles S. Dutton, and Vusi Kunene. (120 minutes,’95)

The Last Time I Saw Archie - Webb’s single try at comedy is less stupid than some of his more earnest films; a shame, since William Bowers’ script-based on his own Army experiences had indisputable potential, and Mitchum nicely underplays as the con guy. By the way, the genuine Archie Chamber sued for invasion of privacy. Cast includes Robert Mitchum, Jack Webb, Martha Hyer, France Nuyen, Louis Nye, Richard Arlen, Don Tangles, Joe Flynn, and Robert Strauss. (98 minutes,’61)

Sexy Beast - A retired British gangster, living the life in Spain, is visited by a ferocious gangster who wants him to work one more heist. Trendy, aggressive, current day gangster’s film has first-rate acting containing a special performance by Kingsley as the wicked perpetrator. Cast includes Ray Winstune, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, Cavan Kendall, Julianne White, Alvaro Monje, and James Fox. (88 minutes, 2001)

Fantasies - Sloppy hogwash in regards to Derek’s and Hooten’s attempts to turn a Greek island into a tourist trap. Shot in’73, while Bo was sixteen. Cast includes Bo Derek, Peter Hooten, Anna Alexiadis, Phaedon Gheorghitis, and Therese Bohlin. (81 minutes,’81)

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