Category: Kevin Kline

Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Silverado’: Director Lawrence Kasdan’s Classic Western

Although individual preferences may vary, the majority of movie fans and most critics essentially agree the best installments of the “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” franchises are “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Empire Strikes Back.” Both had different directors, but each was produced by George Lucas and written by the then unknown Lawrence…


Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Dave’: A Seriously Funny Political Comedy Without the Partisanship

Directed by the recently departed Ivan Reitman (“Stripes,” “Meatballs,” “Twins,” “Kindergarten Cop”), “Dave” pulls off the rare feat of being rooted in politics without displaying any whiff of partisanship. Sophisticated but relatable and smart while coming off as erudite, it is a comedy with endless charm and an ability to impart a common sense message…