King Kong (2005)

• What's it about?: This remake goes back to following the plot of the original and staying within the period it came out in.
• Thoughts: Honestly better than the original. The characters and story are much more fleshed out, Skull Island is more terrifying and of course a movie from 2005 with access to more modern filmmaking techniques is going to have better visuals than one from the 30s.
• Rating: 9/10
• Recommendation: Highly Recommended
• Tier: A

Main Characters

Carl Denham
Jack Black
An ambitious filmmaker who just wanted to film a simple uncharted island.

Other notable actors: Andy Serkis, Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks, Kyle Chandler, Jamie Bell

Director: Peter Jackson

Producer: Peter Jackson

Remake of: King Kong (1933)

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