Elizabeth Montgomery and O. J. Simpson star as police detectives who become romantically involved while working together on a murder investigation in "A Killing Affair." This made-for-television movie is passable entertainment, with capable direction by Richard C. Safafian ("Sunburn" 1979) and a lucid teleplay by E. Arthur [..]
The Rhinemann Exchange (1977)
"The Rhinemann Exchange" is the story of a secret trade between the U. S. A. and Nazi Germany in World War II that involved the German need for diamonds for their rocket program and the Americans wanting gyroscopes for their bombers. Director Burt Kennedy and producer-teleplay [..]
MacArthur (1977)
Gregory Peck delivered a memorable performance as a famous World War II general in "MacArthur." His persona and superior acting abilities make him perfect for portraying Douglas MacArthur, who ran the war in the Pacific theater, accepted the surrender of the Japanese emperor, and was later fired by [..]
A Bridge Too Far (1977)
"A Bridge Too Far" is the story of Operation Market Garden during World War II, where the Allies attempt to capture important bridges in the Netherlands in the hope to breaking though the German lines. Director Richard Attenborough ("Young Winston" 1972) directed a massive cast in a [..]
Sucker Punch (2011)
"Sucker Punch" is a psychological fantasy action movie that tells the story of a young woman who is committed to a mental institution. As she plans an escape, she slips in and out of fantasy worlds where she and her well coiffed female fellow inmates become strong warriors. [..]
A Few Good Men (1992)
"A Few Good Men" is the story of the court-martial of two U. S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the problems of their attorneys as they prepare the defense case. Director Rob Reiner ("The Princess Bride" 1987) did an excellent job at [..]
Annie Hall (1977)
The Best Picture of 1977 is....."Annie Hall." This story of a comedian's relationship with his girl friend is really just a collection of Woody Allen's jokes from his stand-up comedy acts. The film has a feel of a project sloppily thrown together, due to slipshod direction [..]
Convoy (1978)
"Convoy" is a comedy film about a trucker leading a convoy of fellow big-riggers protesting his recent run-in with law enforcement. Director Sam Peckinpah ("Major Dundee" 1965) and screenwriter B. W. L. Norton managed to put out a film that is mildly entertaining but obviously a lackluster [..]
The Buddy Holly Story (1978)
Gary Busey delivers the biggest performance of his career as a legendary rock-and-roll star in "The Buddy Holly Story." Busey personified Holly not only in appearance but in Holly's singing voice as well. He recorded the soundtrack live, with the musical score managed, arranged, and composed by [..]
The Favourite (2018)
"The Favourite" is a black comedy set in 1705 in England telling the story of two young women vying to be the "court favourite" of Queen Anne. Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos ("The Lobster" 2015) gave the movie some laughs mixed with deep sarcasm, typical of a black comedy, [..]