Richard Edson

PlatoonMovie · 1986 · 120 minA grim, immersive descent into the moral chaos of combat, leaving a heavy emotional residue.More like this

Ferris Bueller's Day OffMovie · 1986 · 103 minA breezy, mischievous romp that invites you to play hooky alongside a charming schemer, full of fourth-wall winks and joyful city escapades.More like this

Good Morning, VietnamMovie · 1987 · 121 minA lively, funny DJ clashes with army brass while the war's grim reality creeps in, balancing laughs with a sobering look at friendship and loss.More like this

Do the Right ThingMovie · 1989 · 120 minA sweltering, funny, and ultimately devastating day-in-the-life that builds heat and tension until the air is thick with consequence.More like this

Strange DaysMovie · 1995 · 145 minA grimy, propulsive neo-noir that drags you through a violent, paranoid city on the edge of the millennium.More like this

Super Mario Bros.Movie · 1993 · 105 minA messy, campy romp through a grimy parallel world, more baffling than fun but weirdly watchable.More like this

Black DynamiteMovie · 2009 · 85 minA riotous, joke-dense spoof that plays like a lost 70s action flick, inviting you to laugh at its deadpan absurdity.More like this

Stranger Than ParadiseMovie · 1984 · 90 minA deadpan, meandering hangout that finds quiet humor and melancholy in mundane moments and long, static takes.More like this

3 from HellMovie · 2019 · 115 minA gleefully nasty, chaotic ride that feels like a fever dream of violence and madness, with a grimy, carnivalesque vibe.More like this

Desperately Seeking SusanMovie · 1985 · 104 minA breezy, stylish caper with mistaken identities, light suspense, and a playful sense of self-discovery.More like this

The Astronaut FarmerMovie · 2007 · 104 minA gentle, hopeful story about chasing a dream against all odds, with a warm family core and a touch of quirky charm.More like this

Eight Men OutMovie · 1988 · 120 minA sober, quietly angry recreation of a famous betrayal that plays like a slow tragedy of ordinary men ground down by greed.More like this

Jury DutyMovie · 1995 · 88 minA goofy, low-stakes comedy that coasts on silly gags and a slacker vibe, easy to watch but instantly forgettable.More like this

PurgatoryMovie · 1999 · 94 minA slow-burning Western fantasy that blends gun-slinging action with a contemplative, moral atmosphere, offering a thoughtful and occasionally tense ride.More like this

Attack of the 50 Ft. WomanMovie · 1994 · 85 minA campy, lighthearted revenge fantasy with a wink, where growing huge is empowering and the laughs come easy.More like this

Let It RideMovie · 1989 · 90 minA breezy, feel-good comedy that follows a lucky gambler's wild day at the track, full of quirky characters and lighthearted fun.More like this

TimecodeMovie · 2000 · 97 minA restless, voyeuristic experiment where four lives unspool in real time, demanding you choose where to look.More like this

Eyes of an AngelMovie · 1991 · 95 minA gritty, heartfelt chase that balances tenderness and menace, anchored by a child's bond with a wounded dog.More like this

Destiny Turns on the RadioMovie · 1995 · 103 minA quirky, offbeat caper with a supernatural twist, meandering through neon-lit Vegas with a wry, unpredictable charm.More like this

Land of PlentyMovie · 2004 · 123 minA quiet, unsettled drift through post-9/11 America, carrying grief and suspicion like heavy weather.More like this

Lulu on the BridgeMovie · 1998 · 103 minA dreamlike, melancholy romance that blurs reality and fantasy, asking for patience as it slowly reveals its mysteries.More like this

Things I Never Told YouMovie · 1996 · 93 minA quiet, bittersweet romance that lingers on loneliness and small connections, with a gentle oddball charm and moments of raw vulnerability.More like this

This World, Then the FireworksMovie · 1997 · 100 minA slow-burn neo-noir that feels like a sun-bleached nightmare of seduction and betrayal, with a cold, cynical edge.More like this

The Smell of SuccessMovie · 2011 · 96 minA quirky, low-key comedy that finds gentle humor in family business and the art of selling manure, with a warm, offbeat charm.More like this

Love, Cheat & StealMovie · 1993 · 96 minA tense, slow-burning TV thriller where old grudges and mind games keep you uneasy and guessing.More like this

Double TapMovie · 1997 · 87 minA lean, workmanlike action thriller that moves fast through familiar crime-movie beats without asking much of you.More like this

Scorpion SpringMovie · 1996 · 93 minA sweaty, sun-scorched chase through desolate country, tense and grim, with desperation hanging over every encounter.More like this

Shannon's DealTV series · 1990–1991 · 2 seasonsA low-key, character-driven legal drama with a melancholic undertow, following a flawed man's struggle to rebuild his life.More like this

Motorcycle GangMovie · 1994 · 84 minA tense, fast-paced road thriller that keeps you on edge as a family vacation spirals into danger.More like this

China LakeMovie · 1989 · 94 minIt is a slow, atmospheric study of disconnection set against the vast, indifferent backdrop of the desert.More like this

Richard Edson

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