“The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!”

Leslie Nielsen and Priscilla Presley in “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (Paramount, 1988)

“The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (Paramount, 1988). Another silly spoof from the creative team that brought you “Airplane!” and “Top Secret!” This time, they lampoon cop shows. Leslie Nielsen plays Detective Frank Drebin from the Los Angeles “Police Squad,” a division of the LAPD. While investigating the shooting of a fellow cop, Drebin uncovers a dastardly plot to kill Queen Elizabeth on an upcoming visit to Los Angeles. Also along for the ride are O.J. Simpson (really), Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy and Ricardo Montalban as the villianous Vincent Ludwig. Ridiculous, juvenile and fantastic. Based on the short-lived “Police Squad!” TV show from 1982 (which is also worth checking out). Written by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Pat Proft. Directed by David Zucker. “Frank, they’re not here for you. ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is on the plane.”

“Annie Hall”

Diane Keaton and Woody Allen in “Annie Hall” (United Artists, 1977)

“Annie Hall” (United Artists, 1977). “A nervous romance” (or, perhaps as it should be called, “a neurotic romance”). Woody Allen plays Alvy Singer, an obsessive New York comic who meets and falls in love with Annie Hall, played by Diane Keaton, a charming and insecure nightclub singer. One of Woody Allen’s best films, this semi-autobiographical analysis of an ended love affair is both very sad and very funny. Definitely made for grown-ups and definitely worth watching. Written by Woody Allen and Marshall Brickman. Directed by Woody Allen. “Everything our parents said was good is bad. Sun, milk, red meat, college.”

“We’re No Angels”

Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov and Aldo Ray in “We’re No Angels” (Paramount, 1955)

“We’re No Angels” (Paramount, 1955). Three escaped convicts (played by Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov and Aldo Ray) hide out in a small coastal town and assist a family in unexpected ways. Even the convicts’ pet snake helps out. A fun little film and a rare comedy for Humphrey Bogart. Also stars Joan Bennett and Basil Rathbone. Written by Ranald MacDougall. Based by the play “La cuisine des anges” by Albert Husson. Directed by Michael Curtiz. “I’ll say one thing for crooks – they give you an honest day’s work.”