Monthly Archives: December 2020

“Saturday the 14th” (1981)

John Hyatt, portrayed by Golden Globe winner Richard Benjamin (The Sunshine Boys), has just inherited a house from his late uncle’s estate. The reading of the will by John’s uncle’s attorney (Stacey Keach Sr) doesn’t sit well with those assembled. … Continue reading

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“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

The Griswold family consists of: the father, Clark, portrayed by two time Emmy winner Chevy Chase (Spies Like Us); the mother, Ellen, played by Golden Globe nominee Beverly D’ Angelo (Coal Miner’s Daughter); the daughter, Audrey, a role acted by … Continue reading

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“Maid to Order” (1987)

Jessie Montgomery, portrayed by Ally Sheedy (St. Elmo’s Fire), is a wealthy, young adult, whose only goal in life, seemingly,  is to spend her father’s money while partying. Charles, played by Emmy winner Tom Skerritt (Picket Fences), is distraught with … Continue reading

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“Beverly Hills Cop”

After a wild opening scene featuring a truck full of stolen cigarettes being pursued through the streets of Detroit by a dozen police vehicles, the film settles down into its main plot. Detective Axel Foley, portrayed by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Eddie Murphy (Dreamgirls), … Continue reading

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“The Goonies”

In the film “The Goonies” a group of young friends residing in Astoria, Oregon are spending their last weekend together. Come Monday morning all of the property in the area in which they live, known as the ‘goon docks,’ will … Continue reading

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