"It Happened at the World's Fair" is a typical Elvis Presley vehicle: Great songs, interesting story, pretty girls, and exotic location shoots, this time at the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle. Perennial Elvis director Norman Taurog was at the helm here, keeping this MGM picture [..]
Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (2020)
The continuing story of residents of the fictional small town of Evergreen, Vermont, is told in movie number four: "Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing." Michelle is getting married, and Hannah has a new job as manager of the town museum. Linda-Lisa Hayter did an expert [..]
The Nutty Professor (1996)
"The Nutty Professor" is a comedy film where Eddie Murphy plays a portly scientist who invents a weight-loss drug. After experiencing a bad date, he decides to use the serum on himself with hilarious results. Director Tom Shadyac ("Ace Ventura: Private Detective" 1994) managed to instill this film [..]
The Forge (2024)
"The Forge" is a faith-based drama film about a young man who has no plans for his future one year after graduating from high school. He is challenged by his mother and a mentor to make better decisions for his life. Director Alex Kendrick [..]
Alien: Romulus (2024)
"Alien: Romulus" is a science fiction horror film about six young space colonizers coming face-to-face with terrifying alien creatures while exploring a derelict space station. This ninth film in the "Alien" franchise is one of the best in years. Director Fede Alvarez ("The Girl in the Spider's Web" [..]
Diamond Head (1963)
"Diamond Head" is a melodramatic soap opera-style movie that tells the story of a wealthy white land owner who objects to his sister's plans to marry a native Hawaiian, while he is carrying on a torrid affair with an Asian woman. Director Guy Green ("Light in the [..]
The Great Escape (1963)
"The Great Escape" is a World War II drama based on the true story of British soldiers' escape from a German POW camp. This classic motion picture was expertly handled by director John Sturges ("Bad Day at Black Rock" 1955), from a marvelous screenplay by James Clavell [..]
This Sporting Life (1963)
"This Sporting Life" stars Richard Harris as a Yorkshire, England, blue-collar worker turned professional rugby player. This first starring role for Harris earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. (His co-star Rachel Roberts, who played his wife, was also received an Academy Award nod for [..]
The Ugly American (1963)
"The Ugly American" is a political drama film about American involvement in a civil war of a fictional southeast Asian country called Sarkhan, an obvious stand-in for Vietnam. Director George Englund created a thoughtful film that critiqued U. S. foreign policy and put American meddling in [..]
Cleopatra (1963)
The story of Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony makes for great drama (both on screen and off) in the spectacle motion picture "Cleopatra." The 20th Century Fox brass and producer Walter Wanger spared no expense for lavish sets, extravagant costumes, and a huge cast of [..]