Decades apart, two films that dig into the mixed-up heart of being American

John Cleese generates comedy that's offset by a potboiler and a Conrad story.

"Barfly," "Out of Sight" and "Snatch" are heavy on eccentric style and male advancement.

Lumet's "Network" and Beineix's "Diva" are two sides of a brilliantly hallucinogenic coin.

Fellini's hedonistic Rome, Noé's vision of rape and revenge, and the Coen Brothers on botched spying.

"The old country" is easy to romanticize, fun to watch, but extremely easy to get wrong.

A look back at a Gianni Zanassi gem and the birth of a spy anti-hero.

For toxicity, see "Reversal of Fortune," "Eyes Wide Shut" and "Requiem for a Dream."

Vintage Godard, aging Mitchum and meandering Mamet make for interesting viewing.

"Barbarella," "The Addiction" and "Runaway Train" toy with women to different effect.

Bill Emmott's Italy excoriations in "Girlfriend in a Coma" fall back on same old, same old.