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Here are a few of the greatest films of all time. Pick one to watch tonight! Good to Go – Undistinguished fare in reference to correspondent Garfunkel, who’s framed on a rape-slaughter charge. Highlighted are the behaviors of such go-go groups as Redds & the Boys, Trouble Funk, Get rid of Brown & the Mind Scavengers, amid others. Cast includes Art Garfunkel, Robert Doqui, Harris Yulin, Reginald Daughtry, Richard Brooks, Hattie Winston, and Anjelica Huston. (87 minutes, 1986)

The Iron Horse – Mythical, quiet film in reference to creating of the transcontinental railroad, intertwined with predictable human interest subplots engaging surveyor O’Brien, darling Bellamy, deserter Kohler, etc. Might appear humdrum this current day; however it’s critical to note that this film created what later was identified as stereotypes. Cast includes George O’Brien, Cyril Chadwick, and Fred Kohler. Gladys Hulette, J. Farrell MacDonald. (119 minutes, 1924)

Rent-a-Kid – While the head of an orphanage takes a holiday, dad Nielsen takes over with a strategy to produce money by renting out kids. While unsurprising, this stupid premise is astonishingly effectual. In the end 3 children are rented by a hip ’90s couple thinking about adopting. A decent family motion picture. Cast includes Leslie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, Matt McCoy, Sherry Miller, and Amos Crawley. (89 minutes, 1995)

On Guard – A trustworthy swordsman saves a child princess from the evil grasp of her nasty enemy. The child’s father was also the swordsman’s guru. A delightfully old-styled popcorn movie that is full of action and set in the France of Louis XIV. Cast includes Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain, Yann Collette, Didier Pang, and Philippe Noiret. (128 minutes, 1997)

Black like Me – Powerful drama based on actual history of a journalist who took drugs that permitted him to pass for black so he might experience racial prejudice first hand. Some aspects of presentation are outdated, although topics are still pertinent. Cast includes James Whitmore, Roscoe Lee Browne, Lenka Petersen, Sorrell Booke, Will Geer, Al Freeman, and Raymond Jacques. (107 minutes, 1964)

Straight Time – Hoffman knocks heads with sleazy parole officer Walsh following his release from penitentiary and begins a downhill skid. An immersing if not specially differentiated melodrama that gets a genuine shot in the arm from great acting by the supporting cast. Cast includes Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Harry Dean Stanton, Gary Busey, Emmet Walsh, and Rita Taggart. (114 minutes, 1978)

The Bourne Ultimatum – In the third film of the sequence, Jason Bourne is still being sought after by those who had educated him into the ultimate assassin that he is. Having lost his memory when almost being killed, Bourne is retracing his past to try to realize who he was, and why everybody wants him dead. All his skills are put to the test, as the C.I.A. is unyielding in its effort to have him eliminated. Starring Matt Damon and Julia Stiles.

Barnyard – Animated craziness set on a farm where, after sundown, the animals turn the barn into a noisy nightclub. James is Otis, a youthful cow who is very grown-up, much to the chagrin of his dad, Ben Elliott, who keeps watch for preying coyotes when the others party. Dom Irrera stands out as Duke the Dog. Cast includes Courtney Cox, Sam Elliott, Danny Glover, Wanda Sykes, Andie MacDowell, David Koechner, and Laraine Newman. (90 minutes, 2006)

Borderline – Unusual thriller comedy in which Los Angeles cop Trevor tries to gather proof contrary to cunning drug smuggler Burr when mixing with hard gentleman MacMurray in Mexico. Starts out promisingly, although eventually slows down in absurdity. Burr makes a articulate scoundrel.The cast includes Fred MacMurray, Claire Trevor, Raymond Burr, Jose Torvay, Morris Ankrum, and Roy Roberts. (88 minutes, 1950)

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