Gigot (1962)

Seven Arts Productions Starring: Jackie Gleason, Katherine Kath, Diane Gardner Also starring: Orangey Directed by: Gene Kelly Synopsis: This Chaplinesque film is reminiscent of a silent era comedy in that it includes both humor and pathos.  Gigot (Jackie Gleason) is a mute janitor who lives quietly in a small French town where he is taken advantage of and ridiculed […]

Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey (1991)

Orion Pictures Corporation Starring: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, William Sadler Directed by: Peter Hewitt Synopsis: Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are back, but they aren’t the successful rock stars they thought they would be.  They’re out of high school and working at Pretzels n’ Cheese to make ends meet.  Little do they know that […]

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

Nelson Entertainment Starring: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin Directed by: Stephen Herek Synopsis: Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are two most excellent dudes who dream of starting a rock band.  But first they must pass history class, and if they don’t they will be separated by Ted’s dad who plans to send him to a […]