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Faces (1968)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Cassavetes classic, and timeless piece of independant filmmaking.
Rating: 8 Readers: 10
Comments: 1
Factory Girl (2006)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Three lessons: Don't do Drugs. Don't get involved with Andy Warhol. Listen to Bob Dylan when he gives you advice on your friends.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
The Faculty (1998)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A promising movie ruined by lazy writing. Damn you Williamson!
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Fade to Red: Tori Amos Video Collection (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A nicely-packaged compilation which is a must for fans of this artist.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: An important film for 2004. More propaganda then documentary however.
Rating: 7 Readers: 7
Comments: 27
Failure to Launch (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A very standard romantic comedy which features an entertaining supporting cast.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Family Guy: Volume Two (2001)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: The show is far from original, but that doesn't stop it from being funny.
Rating: 7 Readers: 9
Comments: 27
The Family Stone (2005)
      by Cinema Guru Boy
Highlight: It really wants to be funny and edgy, but it just isn't.
Rating: 2 Readers: 10
Comments: 7
The Family Stone (2005)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Not completely done with a strict formula, but the ending is way too polished.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Family Stone (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A great cast is wasted on this ridiculously maudlin film.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Far Side of the Moon (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Beautiful but alienating.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Feed (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Wonderfully nasty and hardcore, just don't eat during the film.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
The Fellowship of the Ring (Special Edition) (2001)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A must for fans of DVD and the art of film.
Rating: 10 Readers: 9
Comments: 1
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop to look around once in a while, you might miss it.”
Rating: 10 Readers: 7
Comments: 8
Fever Pitch (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: The Farrelly Brothers strike out with this limp comedy.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Fiend Without a Face (1958)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Nifty sci-fi gem brought to you by the good folks at Criterion.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Fight Club (1999)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: The first rule of Fight Club is, you MUST watch Fight Club
Rating: 9 Readers: 9
Comments: 10
Final Destination 2 (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: So see it for what it is, take it for what it is, and don’t expect a whole lot.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 6
Finding Nemo (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Finding Nemo is easily one of the best animated films I have ever seen!
Rating: 9 Readers: 7
Comments: 7
Finding Nemo (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A great-looking film, but the story needed to be gutted.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Finding Neverland (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: While it may be inaccurate, this is a well-made and moving film featuring a great performance by Depp.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Fire in the Sky (1993)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: One of the greatest alien kidnapping scenes ever is surrounded by a slow, talky movie.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Five Easy Pieces (1970)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Nicholson's first staring role is unforgettable.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Clint Eastwood puts down the chimp and makes a great WWII film.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Flightplan (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A well-written thriller which mixes psychological tension with action.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
The Fog (1980)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Chilling ghost story by a horror master at his peak.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Following (1998)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Masterful piece of fiction with enthralling characters and a great story.
Rating: 10 Readers: 7
Comments: 0
Foul Play (1978)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Another childhood memory dashed aside by another mediocre movie.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
The Fountain (2006)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Aronofsky's third film is ambitious but not completely accessible; will please avant garde and indy lovers but not the general public.
Rating: 7 Readers: 6
Comments: 1
Four Letter Words (2001)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: by no means a perfect film, but it does deserve an audience
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Frailty (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Frailty proves you don’t need a huge cast, a lot of gore, or a huge budget to make a good horror film.
Rating: 8 Readers: 9
Comments: 1
Freaks (1932)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Chilling and beautiful look inside the world of circus freaks.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Freaky Friday (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A fun film for all ages which features knockout performances by Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Freddy Vs. Jason (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Judge Freddy Vs. Jason for what it is, and not what it isn't, and this is one heck of a fun horror romp. Viva la gore.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 14
The French Connection (1971)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: A lot of the great contributions of the film have been incorporated in later films. Is The French Connection still worth watching?
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
French Kiss (1995)
      by Jackass Jon
Highlight: A cute romantic comedy
Rating: 7 Readers: 10
Comments: 1
Frenzy (1972)
      by John
Highlight: From the master of shock -- a trifle bore
Rating: 4 Readers: 3
Comments: 1
Frida (2002)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Art comes alive in Frida, but overall its just another movie.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Friday the 13th (remake) (2009)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Fun, fast Friday with far too much speed and not enough story. Fun romp, just the same. Welcome back Jason. We missed ya.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Friday the 13th - From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (-10)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Far from perfect but ably done set in honor of our favorite out of work goalie.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Friends with Money (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: This slice of life film lacks detail and is unsatisfying.
Rating: 4 Readers: 7
Comments: 0
The Frighteners (1996)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: This is a rarity folks in that it lives up to, and exceeds the hype.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Frogs (1972)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Nature gone amok? Ray Milland is just the man to...sit there and do nothing. Just like this movie.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
From Justin to Kelly (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: No one is going to idolize this movie.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 7
The Fugitive (1993)
      by Da Bonghit
Highlight: Before Forrest was running, there was the Fugitive
Rating: 9 Readers: 1
Comments: 0
Full Frontal (2002)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Not as exciting as the name makes it seem. The only full frontal you will see is a glimpse of Duchovny tally whacker.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
      by Right of Center
Highlight: Usual formulaic stuff from Hollywood, with a few laughs along the way.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Not Carrey's best, but there are some funny moments.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Funny Face (1957)
      by Juli Yuli
Highlight: Nice Hepburn musical that shows off her fashion collaboration with Givenchy
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Futurama: Volume Two (2000)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Not just the bastard son of The Simpsons.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 5
Future-Kill (1985)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: An interesting time capsule of 80's independent film making.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 2


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