Category Archives: 1990s Movies

My Review of ‘The Secret of Roan Inish’ (1994)

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Debbi

Hi. Today I’m reviewing The Secret of Roan Inish. It’s a film directed by John Sayles, and it’s really, really excellent. I got to see it as part of the movie discussion group I’m in through Anne Arundel County Library, … Continue reading →

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Lawyers Talk About ‘My Cousin Vinny’ (1992)

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Debbi

As part of what I hope to make a series of videos on the depiction of lawyers and the law in movies, I had a recent discussion with a Maryland criminal defense attorney about one of his favorite legal movies, … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (1995)

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Debbi

Rather than write a holiday round up, I thought I’d focus on one movie in particular that fits the season in more ways than one. Given the ridiculous levels of stress we’ve endured this year, what better form of distraction … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘The Limey’ (1999)

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Debbi

This film came to my attention in the wake of Peter Fonda’s death. It also falls within the categories of neo-noir and crime film, which makes it particularly interesting to me. As the title suggests, the protagonist (or, should I … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Posse’ (1993)

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Debbi

Even though critics panned this film, I think it deserves props for taking on the subject of the Buffalo Soldiers. The story focuses on a group of African-American soldiers (plus one white guy), who are betrayed by a racist colonel … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Grosse Pointe Blank’ (1997)

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Debbi

Martin Q. Blank – possibly the best name for a professional hitman going through a career/life crisis – blows an assignment. For his sins, Blank must return to his home town for the first time in ten years to attend … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Office Space’ (1999)

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Debbi

This cult favorite from the almost-turn-of-the-century is like the call to arms for office workers. Three slightly pasty geeks, who work for the man at a company with a name so obnoxious I won’t repeat it, are persuaded to steal … Continue reading →

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