This dozen-years-later sequel to a cult classic brings our favorite convenience store clerks back onto the screen in a hilarious followup. Portions of this film are really inappropriate for some audience members, due to very raunchy sexual humor. A much larger budget made this a more polished picture.

Grade: A-.

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A strange accident one morning causes every living being, except our protagonist, to disappear from the face of the Earth. Eventually, he finds two other people. Despite an extremely low budget picture, a few plot staggers, and a tiny budget, the originality of this post-apocalyptic romp makes it worth watching.

Grade: B-.

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A young man obsessed with death meets an old woman obsessed with life in this irreverent and controversial comedy cult classic. The chemistry between the two lead actors, despite a 50 year age gap, is palpable and natural. The playful writing, wonderful acting, and eccentric story contribute to a legendary experience.

Grade: A.

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Max Fischer is a sophomore at an exclusive private school. He’s the quintessential nerd, founding and chairing numerous clubs, while flirting with expulsion due to low grades. His war with a local businessman over the affection of a pretty teacher is brilliant. Well-scripted, this comedy delivers laughs aplenty.

Grade: A.

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The White Rose was a resistance group who distributed leaflets in Germany during World War II. This biopic of Sophie Scholl, one of the leaders of the small group, is riveting and believable. The arrest, interrogation, and trial of Sophie, her brother, and their friend is brilliantly scripted and filmed.

Grade: A-.

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This beautifully written piece features some of the most imaginative cinematography, creature effects, and screen writing ever filmed. The story is a fairy tale, set during the Spanish Civil War. It’s quite dark and violent in places. The acting performances and visuals in this masterpiece make this an unforgettable experience.

Grade: A.

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This movie shows a dystopian look at the near future. A cynical former activist (Clive Owen) attempts to save a young woman (Claire-Hope Ashitey) and her unborn child from exploitation. This is a thought provoking look at a very possible future. It is beautifully shot with subtle special effects.

Grade: A-.

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Guy Pearce and an impressive cast trek around Australia in this period piece about a family of murderous outlaws and the attempts of one to kill his older brother. The film is stark, dirty, bloody, and violent—sometimes senselessly so—which will make it somewhat difficult for some audience members.

Grade: B-.

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This beautiful set of jazz standards by Charlie Byrd demonstrates a great musician’s technical fluency and easy-going style. Each song is fairly short, but very pretty and listenable. A wide variety of songs is featured, from uptempo numbers to ballads, and provides a good introduction to this great master.

Grade: B.

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Art Tatum is arguably the greatest piano player of all time, in any genre. This first of a series of recordings shows off his astonishing virtuosity and a style that has been emulated for 50 years. A beautiful collection of jazz standards, the set is timeless, important, and thoroughly enjoyable.

Grade: A.

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