Cradle Will Rock (1999)

• What's it about?: The movie covers several events from around the time of the Great Depression such as Diego Rivera's painting of Man at the Crossroads, the HCUA vs the Federal Theatre Project and of course most importantly the production of Marc Blitzstein's Cradle Will Rock. There is an overall theme of communism vs. facism in the 1930s. 
• Thoughts: Excellent. I enjoyed the musical parts and there were great performances all-around. 
• Rating: 9/10
• Recommendation: Highly Recommended
• Tier: A

Supporting Characters

Sid & Larry
Tenacious D
Two ventriloquist students training under Bill Murray.

Other notable actors: Hank Azaria, John Cusack, Angus MacFadyen, Bill Murray, Rubén Blades, John Turturro, Emily Watson, Vanessa Redgrave, Susan Sarandon, Joan Cusack, Philip Baker Hall, Cary Elwes, Paul Giamatti

Director: Tim Robbins

Writer: Tim Robbins

Producer: Tim Robbins

Mars Attacks! (1996)

• What's it about?: Martians invade the Earth and deadly hijinks ensue as they troll the human race.
• Thoughts: Fairly decent movie. I really enjoy the martians's trolling.
• Rating: 7/10
• Recommendation: Recommended
• Tier: B

Minor Characters 

Billy-Glenn Norris
Jack Black
A soldier who gets killed during first contact with the martians.

Other notable actors: Jack Nicholson, Lukas Haas, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jim Brown, Martin Short, Glenn Close, Rod Steiger, Sylvia Sidney, Pam Grier, Danny DeVito, Michael J. Fox, Natalie Portman, Tom Jones, Frank Welker

Director: Tim Burton

Producer: Tim Burton