Everett McGill

Everett McGill

6 movies reviewed by Now Playing Podcast

Everett McGill appeared in 6 movies reviewed by Now Playing Podcast and has been discussed in David Lynch, James Bond, Dune and others retrospective series. See all Series with movies featuring Everett McGill →

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The Straight Story

The story of the Real Life Lawnmower Man

Reviewed Apr 18, 2017
A retired farmer and widower in his seventies named Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license. He then has the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey. Genres: Drama, History, Theatrical Release

Dune (1984)

This film may have Patrick Stewart, but does it engage?

Reviewed Nov 29, 2016
In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release