Field of Dreams: James Earl Jones

Reserved seats and corn fields ...

Wildflower featuring Patricia Arquette

One of the most underrated performances of Patricia Arquette's career. Looking back, I didn't realize it was Reese Witherspoon in the role of one of the kids next door. Growing up poor in the countryside is one thing, but it's tougher for someone handicapped. Hard to watch this clip (and the film) without thinking of my mother. Hardship, tears and joy. There aren't a lot of actors who can do what Arquette did in this story. Similar to what Zhang Ziyang did in The Road Home.

Fantastic Four 2: Behind The Scenes

Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer

The basic, fun trailer.

GP | Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story | PBS

Saw this documentary on PBS last week and I was captivated. I grew up in a time just after Stax's uprising and demise. Much of my favorite music grew out of the R&B and soul of Stax's era. Compelling.

Super Chicken intro song

Best comedy cartoon song in history.

Rush Hour highlights

There have been so many stinker films in the action/buddy cop realm since the first Rush Hour debuted. With RH3 out this week, a look back at the first one is timely. And hilarious.

The Godfather 2: Don Ciccio

Revenge is best suited to the movies, not real life. It is served best by Robert DeNiro as Vito Andolini, a.k.a. Vito Andolini, to his childhood demon, Don Ciccio.

Knut the Polar Bear baby

In recognition of the bearish tone of the stock market, here's Knut the cuddly baby Polar bear. He lives in a German zoo. Cute now. Wait a few months and he won't be so cuddly any more.

Tampopo (excerpt)

I saw this hilarious, intriguing film years ago, but I did not remember the oyster scene nor the dentist scene. I need this DVD.