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THE RAID
The Raid: Redemption ($10) is a 2011 martial arts movie from Indonesia that arrived with very little hype and has since become a firm favorite amongst guys who have a penchant for all things martial arts. It also benefits from a…
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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
The Shawshank Redemption ($5) is another movie that is oft seen on the must see lists. Based on a short story by Stephen King, it’s the story of two prisoners who form a bond over several years and who find both redemption and…
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THE SHINING
Every so often a horror movie comes along that really sends shivers down the spine, and none did that better than The Shining ($5). Another movie based on a book by the master of horror Stephen King, The Shining was…
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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
This movie classic is a perfect example of how great storytelling and directing can elevate a creepy story into a real scary movie. What adds to this is the fact that The Silence of the Lambs ($5) deals with crimes and situations…
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THE SIXTH SENSE
A little boy who sees dead people that don’t realize they are dead seeks the help of a psychologist who has problems of his own. M Night Shyamalan is the man responsible for simply one of the best movies ever made…
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THE TERMINATOR
The Terminator is responsible for one of the most repeated phrases ever lifted from a movie and is a stand out example of sci-fi meets modern day. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the Terminator ($8), a robotic assassin…
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THE USUAL SUSPECTS
A boat is lying in ruins, the bodies of criminals are strewn all over the place, and the key to the mystery of what actually happened lies with the sole survivor. He, however, comes up with a twisted and convoluted tale that includes…
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THX-1138
Imagine living in the 25th century and you don’t like the rules so you decide to rebel against them and this results in an oft overlooked gem from George Lucas. THX-1138 ($17) centers around a man and woman who are seriously…
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TRUE ROMANCE
The title of this movie makes you instantly think chick flick, but this action packed adventure written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott is about as far removed from one as you can get. Starring Christian Slater…
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UNBREAKABLE
Accidents happen, we all know this, and it is often the after affects that make you suffer the most. Imagine being in a train wreck and you walk away without a scratch while surrounded by blood and carnage. This is the story behind…
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