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Shine (1996)
one of the most powerful musical films I've ever seen
This film contains some of the most moving and powerful musical pieces put on film. David's playing of "Flight of the Bumblebee" and "Rach 3" are enough to leave your jaw dropped wide open. The cinematography and drama during David's flight into insanity while playing the Rach 3 are emotionally compelling and bring a new meaning to film making. Geoffry Rush was more deserving of his oscar than many winners in recent years. For a man like me to say that a film was emotional is difficult but the father-son relationship is very dramatic and dare I say, emotionally draining. Brilliant film making.
The Stepfather (1987)
deserving of EW's "scariest films of all time"
EW has recently (June) rated their 25 choices for scariest films of all time and it was a surprise to see this small but intelligent film get a most deserving nod in the category. While not up there with classics like "The Exorcist" and "The Shining", this film earns its title through a brilliant turn by small role actor Terry O'Quinn in his best role ever as Jerry Blake, a man bent on finding the 'perfect' American family. when the family disappoints, he snaps. The tension throughout the film rises as his stepdaughter begins to suspect things as Jerry becomes more and more scary in private. One of the most convincing roles of a psycho on film, Jerry's most disturbing moments are when alone and muttering to himself. An unknown treat.