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 [..]
Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
"Captain America: Brave New World" has Anthony Mackie starring as the new Captain America, who finds himself in the middle of an international incident with the President. He must find out who is behind a diabolical plot to destroy America and the world before it's too late. Director [..]