Flick of the Day

Film: WONDERLAND

Director: James Cox

Actors: Val Kilmer, Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow, Josh Lucas, Dylan McDermott, Tim Blake Nelson, Christina Applegate, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Janeane Garofalo, Eric Bogosian

Year: 2003

Synopsis: An account of one of the biggest murder mysteries in Hollywood.

Have you ever heard of the 'Wonderland' murders? Well, I hadn't when I caught this unknown film years ago. Apparently, back in the early 80s, ex-porn star, John Holmes (Kilmer), got himself mixed up in a drugs and robberies, and this led to him to be strangely involved in the brutal murder of four people in the Hollywood Hills. The film is haunting and mesmerizing, especially since the audience knows it's a true story. Kilmer and a barely recognizable Lisa Kudrow stand out amongst a great cast. It's well worth a watch, just be prepared to squirm in some of the most graphic and violent scenes I've ever seen.

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5) Real Genius

Director: Martha Coolidge

Actors: Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink,

William Atherton, Jon Gries, Patti D'Arbanville, Deborah Foreman

Year: 1985

Synopsis: A group of highly-intelligent college

students take on the tyrannical dean.

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Flick of the Day

Film: REAL GENIUS

Director: Martha Coolidge

Actors: Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Patti D'Arbanville, Deborah Foreman

Year: 1985

Synopsis: A new kid in college befriends a rebellious genius.

Val Kilmer made his mark in this 1985 funny film as Chris Knight. He's a genius who loves trouble. Kilmer is hilarious, witty, and quite good looking. You'll really enjoy this flick.

Flick of the Day

Film: WILLOW

Director: Ron Howard

Actors: Val Kilmer, Warwick Davis, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, Billy Barty, Kevin Pollack, Patricia Hayes

Year: 1988

Synopsis: A man must protect a special baby from an evil sorceress Queen.

This fantasy flick, with surprisingly good special effects for the 80s, was a huge hit in it's day. It made a star out of a young Val Kilmer, who plays Mad Martigan, helped usher in Ron Howard as one of the leading directors, and kept producer George Lucas making lots of money.