The last of the seven "Road" pictures with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby was "The Road to Hong Kong." The story has Hope memorizing a secret formula for space travel which brings on loads of laughs and hilarity. Director Norman Panama ("How to Commit Marriage" 1969) did a [..]
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
"The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" is the story of a U. S. Senator attending the funeral of an old friend in a western town when questions arise concerning events from previous years. Certain facts come out that surprise the town folk. Director John Ford ("Stagecoach" [..]
No Man Is an Island (1962)
"No Man Is an Island" is the true story of U. S. Navy radioman George Tweed who evaded capture by occupying Japanese troops for two years and seven months on the island of Guam during World War II. Jeffrey Hunter stars in the lead role in this riveting [..]
Christmas at the Plaza (2019)
"Christmas at the Plaza" is a holiday film about an archival historian who is hired to create a Christmas display at the Plaza Hotel and finds herself working with a handsome professional decorator on whom she develops a crush. This tastefully executed drama was well managed [..]
Life of the Party (2018)
"Life of the Party" is a comedy film about a newly divorced woman who returns to college to complete her degree, and ends up bonding with her daughter's friends, much to the girl's chagrin. Director Ben Falcone ("The Boss" 2016) put together a formulaic comedy with [..]
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" is an animated comedy film telling the story of a small town whose residents can only afford to eat sardines. A local scientist solves the problem by building a machine that converts water into food, and delicious meals literally descend from the [..]
Sense, Sensibility, & Snowmen (2019)
"Sense, Sensibility, & Snowmen" is a holiday romantic drama about two sisters owning and operating a successful party-planning business. Problems arise when they do not see eye-to-eye with the CEO of one of their newest and biggest clients, a toy company. The comedy and drama proceed from there, [..]
Advise and Consent (1962)
"Advise and Consent" is a political drama about controversy surrounding a man nominated for Secretary of State concerning his qualifications and truthfulness. The story shows Congress descending into heated exchanges and politicians promoting their own agendas. Much like real life in Washington. However, director Otto Preminger ("The Man [..]
Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
"Sweet Bird of Youth" is the story of dramatics that erupt when a young man (Paul Newman) returns to his hometown in Florida after an unsuccessful acting stint in Hollywood, California. He is accompanied by an older woman (Geraldine Page) who is also a fading movie star. [..]
Ride the High Country (1962)
Director Sam Peckinpah ("Convoy" 1978) created a boring western movie in 1962 called "Ride the High Country." The meandering screenplay by N. B. Stone Jr., William Roberts, and Peckinpah tells the story of a retired lawman, played by Joel McCrea in one of his last roles, hired to [..]