Sicko

2007 film from Michael Moore skewers the health care industry.

Weaker than Moore's previous movies Roger & Me and Farenheit 911, this one still manages to make its point with irony and humor. And what a point it makes.

HMO and insurance company foul ups and immoral, if not illegal, business practises. Interesting segments on how other countries fare against us in terms of health, life expectancy, and health care costs as well as an amusing but eye opening trip to Cuba.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386032/

Rio Bravo

John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Walter Brennan, Angie Dickinson star in this 1959 western from Howard Hawks.

A western classic.

Lawman and his deputies, including a drunk and an old man, try to hold a murderer in their town's jail 'til a U.S. Marshal arrives while the killer's brother makes life difficult for them.

Strangely cohesive mix of action, suspense, and humor. Everyone in the cast does a fine job...especially Dean Martin.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053221/

The Crimson Pirate

I've heared that Burt Lancaster was a circus performer before making it as an actor. If that's true, the evidence is apparant in his athletic film roles.

Yes...another pirate movie! ARRRGH! But I love 'em. Bucle me a swash anytime.

This 1952 film stars Lancaster, Nick Cravat, and Christopher Lee and was directed by Robert Siodmak. And I'll tell you, I think it holds up well against any other pirate movie for thrills, adventure, humor, and personality.

Suitable for any age, this one's fun. Put on an eyepatch and include it in your pirate marathon.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044517/

Silverado

Love a good western and this is one of my favorites.

Seemingly a tribute to all the best elements of westerns, Lawrence Kasdan (director) cowrote with Mark Kasdan and got it right.

Amazing cast including Scott Glenn, Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner, Danny Glover, Brian Dennehy, Linda Hunt, Jeff Goldblum...even John Cleese.

On his way west, Glenn meets up with Kline, breaks his brother (Costner) out of jail ("All is did was kiss the girl!") and the three team up with Glover to fight bad guys.

It is said that Costner was given his role as Jake by Kasdan to make up for the fact that he was cut out of The Big Chill. Actually, this is one of Costner's best performances.

Great musical score, scenery, characters, some humor, and the Wild West...who could ask for more?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090022/