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Cape Fear
Public defender Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte) served as the attorney for brutal rapist Max Cady (Robert De Niro) at his arraignment. Shocked by the violence of Cady's crime, Sam duplicitously withheld information regarding the sexually promiscuous activities of Cady's rape victim -- information that might have won Max's acquittal. After serving a hellish 14-year sentence in a barbaric state penitentiary, Cady's out for revenge…
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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Dr. Iannis (John Hurt) and his beautiful daughter, Pelagia (Penélope Cruz), live an idyllic life on the Greek island of Cephallonia -- that is, until Italian forces occupy it during World War II. When Capt. Corelli (Nicolas Cage) is placed in the Iannis home as a boarder, he and Pelagia are quickly smitten with each other. But when the Nazis arrive, Corelli must fight to liberate the island from the real enemy.
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Carlito's Way
It's hard to go straight in a crooked world, but Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino) won't stop trying. Sprung from prison on a technicality, he vows not to waste his second chance; unfortunately, every time he tries to get out of the rackets, the bad guys pull him back in. Director Brian De Palma stamps his signature electric visual style onto this searing drama.
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Center Stage
Vying for a spot in the prestigious American Ballet Company, an array of dance students fanatically train to make the grade and realize their dreams. Tensions increase when conflicts within the group result in jealous backstabbing and ruthless, petty criticism. As the verdict draws near, the balletomanes prepare for the delirium or despair the final decision will bring.
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Charlie's Angels
Boasting more curves than a scenic railway route, beautiful private eyes Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu kick butt in this giddy flick based on the hit 1970s TV series. Working for an incognito boss at a Los Angeles detective agency, Drew and crew are hot on the trail of stolen voice-recognition software. Question is, can they retrieve it without smudging their makeup?
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Christmas Vacation
Doofus Floyd Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his long-suffering family (Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis and Johnny Galecki) prime for the holidays in this second hilarious installment of Chevy Chase's slapstick "Vacation" franchise. Randy Quaid (as Cousin Eddie) practically steals the show as a drop-in relative you'd move out of state to avoid. Teen-movie scribe John Hughes wrote the screenplay.
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City Hall
He's a consummate politician who walks a mile in your shoes, feels your pain. But there may be more to populist New York City mayor Al Pacino than meets the eye. John Cusack and Bridget Fonda co-star in this riveting tale.
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Cliff Hanger
Against explosive firepower, bitter cold, and dizzying heights, a man must outwit a merciless international terrorist in a deadly game of hide-and-seek, with millions of dollars and their own lives hanging in the balance.
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Conair
When the government puts all its rotten criminal eggs in one airborne basket, it's asking for trouble. Before you can say, "Pass the barf bag," the crooks control the plane, led by creepy Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom (John Malkovich). Watching his every move is the just-released Nicolas Cage, who'd rather reunite with his family. The action climaxes with an incredible crash sequence in Las Vegas.
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Conspiracy Theory
Unhinged New York City cabbie (and former intelligence agent) Mel Gibson has a million crazy theories about the "they" behind nearly everything bad that happens. Unfortunately for him and for the Justice Department lawyer he's been harassing (Julia Roberts), one of his crazy theories is right, and "they" want to silence Gibson -- permanently. Patrick Stewart costars in this underappreciated thriller.
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Courage Under Fire
During the Gulf War the P.R. department at the White House works overtime. What they're looking for is a hero. What they find is a scandal. In a desperate race against time, one troubled soldier struggles to uncover the truth.
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Coyote Ugly
Gorgeous, talented Violet Sanford (Piper Perabo) travels to New York City hoping to become a famous songwriter. Ignored by music producers and robbed of all her valuables, Violet makes ends meet by working at Coyote Ugly, a hot new club filled with beautiful bartenders and outrageous entertainment. She soon learns how to play to the patrons and get the break she needs to hit it big.
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Crimson Tide
In the midst of a global crisis, the USS Alabama receives an unconfirmed order to launch its nuclear missiles signaling the start of World War III.
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Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
Ang Lee's articulate direction, coupled with Yuen Woo-Ping's (The Matrix) balletic martial arts choreography, makes for a devastating one-two punch. Potent performances from Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh and newcomer Ziyi Zhang also give heft to this story about a young woman in ancient China who longs for an adventurous life rather than a dull arranged marriage. The treetop fight scene is not to be missed.
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