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Nixon (1995)
What Happened!?
Anthony Hopkins is a fantastic actor. Jane Allen is a fantastic actress. Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon are interesting historical figures. Oliver Stone - like many geniuses and near geniuses - is, unfortunately, eratic. In this case, I think we catch him in a down moment. Or maybe the subject matter just didn't provide enough material that was incrementally "movie-worthy."
The mood is somber for the most part, but there are many moments of inappropriate and/or unintentional comic relief. Hopkins' portrayal of Nixon is at times laughable. Whether or not this is intentional, it doesn't play particularly well. Skip this one and see "JFK" - at least it's entertaining.
Desert Passion (1993)
Don't miss Missy!
Missy Browning - who plays Maggie the stripper (the brunette) - is incredible! She makes this otherwise lousy movie well worth watching. There's other visual talent in the movie, for sure, but Missy is in a league of her own! (Can you say "physical perfection"?!?!?)
Night Shift (1982)
Hilarious!
This is a great movie. I am amazed that some folks rated it "5" or less. Perhaps the horribly miscast Shelley Long gave these folks indigestion. Maybe there was a negative reaction to seeing "The Fonz" in a completely different light. Oh well, their loss. This movie has many great moments ("This is Chuck reminding Bill to shut up!" . . . "Call Starkist!" . . . "LOVE BROKERS!!!!" . . . etc.) and is well worth seeing. Now available on DVD!!