In this week's episode of Films I Own But Haven't Watched Yet, I delve into my ever-expanding DVD collection and dig out a random title to watch for the first time and review based on that first viewing. Today's title is the tragic classic depicting the fatal voyage of Titanic, "A Night to Remember"!

A Night to Remember (1958): Directed by Roy Ward Baker, "A Night to Remember" is a historical drama that meticulously recounts the harrowing story of the RMS Titanic's ill-fated maiden voyage. Based on Walter Lord's 1955 book of the same name, the film offers a detailed and realistic portrayal of the events leading up to and following the ship's collision with an iceberg on April 14, 1912.

The narrative focuses on the experiences of the passengers and crew, highlighting the acts of bravery, panic, and confusion that unfolded as the "unsinkable" ship met its tragic end. Featuring Kenneth More as Second Officer Charles Lightoller, the film captures the human drama and the myriad personal stories amidst the larger catastrophe. Praised for its accuracy and attention to detail, "A Night to Remember" remains one of the most respected cinematic representations of the Titanic disaster.

Join me as I experience "A Night to Remember" for the first time and share my initial thoughts on this gripping and poignant film!

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The Films I Own But Haven't Watched Yet is a spin-off podcast series from WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST (which you should definitely check out). Each week, I randomly select a title from the ever-growing list of DVDs that I own but haven't watched yet, then I watch it and give my first thoughts. Today's choice is one that I have watched but not since it first released, and that is Tony Scott's Tarantino-penned movie "True Romance"

True Romance (1993): Directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino, "True Romance" is a stylish and violent crime romance film that follows the story of Clarence Worley (Christian Slater) and Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette). Clarence, a comic book store clerk, meets and falls in love with Alabama, a call girl, during a whirlwind weekend. After marrying her, Clarence decides to confront her pimp, Drexl (Gary Oldman), which sets off a chain of events that plunges the couple into a dangerous world of crime and chaos.

They come into possession of a suitcase full of cocaine and decide to sell it in order to start a new life together. However, their plan quickly spirals out of control as they are pursued by both the police and the mob. With a star-studded cast that includes Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Brad Pitt, and Christopher Walken, "True Romance" is known for its sharp dialogue, memorable characters, and intense action scenes.

Join me as I revisit "True Romance" for the first time since its release and share my fresh impressions!

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In the latest episode of the FILMS I OWN BUT HAVEN'T WATCHED YET podcast, a special spin-off from WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST, I dive into another film from my ever-expanding DVD collection. Tonight, it's the crime thriller "Lucky Number Slevin." Join me as I watch it for the first time and share my review!

Lucky Number Slevin (2006): Directed by Paul McGuigan, "Lucky Number Slevin" is a stylish and twisty crime thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. The film stars Josh Hartnett as Slevin, a man who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Mistaken for someone else, Slevin becomes embroiled in a deadly feud between two rival crime lords, The Boss (Morgan Freeman) and The Rabbi (Ben Kingsley). As he navigates the dangerous underworld, Slevin must outwit hitmen, uncover secrets, and survive a complex web of deception. The film also features Bruce Willis as the enigmatic assassin Mr. Goodkat and Lucy Liu as Lindsey, Slevin's quirky and curious neighbor. "Lucky Number Slevin" is praised for its clever plot, sharp dialogue, and strong performances from its ensemble cast.

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