The Godfather is a masterpiece with many big-time actors. There are numerous classic scenes, lines, and movie moments that make the whole thing unforgettable. Gordon Willis' cinematography is fantastic throughout, and that's why he has the moniker: Prince of Darkness. Marlon Brando's Don Corleone is the most imitated character of all time, and it's the beginning of Al Pacino's screen greatness.

Full of iconic scenes and lines, Apocalypse Now is among the best of the decade as it tops madness with more madness. That's what the movie is all about: the exploration of insanity in the journey toward the heart of darkness. Making a case for the deterioration of Marlon Brando's mind may not be far-fetched, either.

The Godfather Part II picks up where the original left off. Al Pacino continues the rise of Michael Corleone. Robert De Niro makes things interesting in the other thread by taking over Marlon Brando's role. John Cazale is more famous in this part than the other one with a classic scene with Al Pacino while Gastone Moschin is excellent as Don Fanucci.

Al Pacino once again dominates the film. Andy Garcia is captivating as Vincent Mancini who's a hybrid between Michael and Sonny Corleone and has a powerful scene when his character is christened as the Don. There are many other great scenes such as Vincent and Zasa's spat in Michael's study, the ballroom ambush at Atlantic City, and the assassination attempt on Michael Corleone's life.

Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a magical film that speaks well to the American spirit. It's the wonderful cinematography that makes the look and feel of the 40's come alive. Jeff Bridges is outstanding as Preston Tucker, an idealist can-do. Tucker's struggles with the higher-ups to see his dreams through while having a smile on his face. It can be depressing to watch, but there are plenty of lessons to be taken from his resolve.

Bram Stoker's Dracula is the most faithful adaptation of the book. There are scenes that capture the pivotal moments very well. It's clear everybody understood the spirit of the penned story. The other is Michael Ballhaus' rich cinematography that's blended with the fantastic-looking visual effects.

What goes on in The Cotton Club is more or less true. Standing out the most are the costumes and the cinematography. They're what makes the film go. Thanks to the all-star cast, the performances on the whole are easy to like. Richard Gere can actually play the cornet. James Remar steals the show as Dutch Schultz.

Dementia 13 is an intelligent horror film that's along the same lines of Psycho and Les diaboliques. Moreover, it has plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing, and the level of horror is unusual for 1963. There are traces of filmmaking genius in Francis Ford Coppola.

It's interesting to see an early work by Francis Ford Coppola that also features James Caan and Robert Duvall before going on to do The Godfather. The talent is there, and everything looks competent, having been shot on location at every point for real during the road trip which turns out to be seven states in total. Only James Caan plays an interesting character and steals the show whenever he appears. What Killer simply has is traumatic brain injury.