The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Orion Pictures etc.

February 14, 1991

Crime Drama

DVD
D

I was surprised that, in the first quarter hour, Hannibal Lecter isn't necessarily the creepiest man onscreen.  This is based on the novel by Thomas Harris and directed by Jonathan Demme.

Ricki and the Flash

Ricki and the Flash

TriStar etc.

August 7, 2015

Dramedy, Musical

DVD
C+

I saw this in the theater.  Both then and this week, I didn't think it lives up to its potential, but it's interesting enough to watch all the way through.  Streep of course is the star as the very flawed mother and not so flawed musician.  Streep's daughter Mamie Gummer is obviously well-cast as Ricki's daughter.  Jonathan Demme directed and Diablo Cody wrote.

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

Paramount

July 30, 2004

Drama?

DVD
D

Pretty dull, and no, I've never seen the '60s version or read the Richard Condon novel.  Jonathan Demme directed.