Directed by Stephen Herek Keanu Reeves has played a part in so many iconic movies over the last thirty years. Here he is as the affable Ted, two years before playing the stoic Johnny Utah in Point Break. Then you have Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho, Speed, The Matrix, even The Replacements, and most recently the two John … Continue reading Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
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Parenthood (1989)
Directed by Ron Howard Parenthood is a heartfelt, sincere family comedy, and it seems to me like they don't make many of those anymore. The closest I can think of is 2011's Crazy, Stupid, Love. These movies are inherently optimistic, and while they showcase some characters at their worst, they only do so to show how … Continue reading Parenthood (1989)
River’s Edge (1986)
Directed by Tim Hunter River's Edge is the intersection between David Lynch and Gus Van Sant. Released before Twin Peaks and most of Van Sant's work, River's Edge precedes films that must have been inspired by this one. It might just be longhaired Keanu Reeves (as seen in My Own Private Idaho) or Dennis Hopper (who played a big role … Continue reading River’s Edge (1986)
