"1776" is a fictional account of events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July, 1776. Director Peter H. Hunt, in his feature film debut, put together a high-quality motion picture adaptation of the popular 1969 Broadway musical of the same name by Sherman [..]
An American in Paris (1951)
The Best Picture of 1951 is....."An American in Paris." This musical comedy film tells the story of an American ex-GI who stays in Paris after World War II to become a painter. The plot thickens when he receives romantic attention from both a young French girl and a [..]
Chef (2014)
"Chef" is a comedy-drama film where Jon Favreau plays a celebrity chef who gets fired from his job at a popular Los Angeles restaurant after a public altercation with a food critic. Favreau not only is the star of the show, he is also the director, screenwriter, and [..]
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
"Can You Ever Forgive Me?" is the true story of a writer who resorts to forging letters from deceased authors and celebrities when her writing career falls into a prolonged slump. Melissa McCarthy delivers an exceptional performance under the guidance of director Marielle Heller ("A Beautiful [..]
Operation Pacific (1951)
"Operation Pacific" is a classic John Wayne/World War II vehicle with loads of action in submarine battles at sea and in romantic skirmishes in Honolulu. The Duke's co-stars include Patricia Neal, Ward Bond, Philip Carey, Martin Milner, Scott Forbes, Paul Picerni, William Campbell, Kathryn Givney, Virginia [..]
The Kissing Bandit (1948)
MGM and star Frank Sinatra collaborated on a rare movie musical dud called "The Kissing Bandit." This mediocre version of "Zorro" was poorly conceived and executed by director Laslo Benedek ("Death of a Salesman" 1951) and screenwriter Isobel Lennert. The distinguished MGM supporting players behind [..]
On an Island with You (1948)
"On an Island with You" is a film that has everything that makes for great entertainment: Comedy, romance, drama, musical numbers, and exclusive water ballets featuring Esther Williams, all in beautiful Technicolor. Director Richard Thorpe ("A Date with Judy" 1948) made it all [..]
Miss Tatlock’s Millions (1948)
"Miss Tatlock's Millions" is a screwball comedy about a millionaire's personal assistant's elaborate scheme to gain control of his $6 million estate. The plan includes hiring a movie stuntman to pose as the man until his family can determine who will gain control of the fortune. [..]
A Walk to Remember (2002)
"A Walk to Remember" is a film telling the high school love story of a jaded "bad boy" who falls in love with a Christian girl that his group of friends do not approve of. This low-key, non-preachy, faith-based Christian film was well directed by Adam [..]
Christmas Homecoming (2017)
"Christmas Homecoming" is a holiday film telling the story of a military widow who rents an apartment to an Army soldier, recovering from a combat injury. The pair team up to save the town's military museum, and start to fall in love. However, problems arise along the way [..]