Terrorists detonate a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles as the U. S. slides into war and chaos in "Homestead." A group of people take refuge in an elaborate fortress in the mountains, and are soon dealing with fallout and displaced persons seeking help at their doorstep. Director Ben [..]
The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954)
"The Last Time I Saw Paris" is a drama film about a reporter covering the end of World War II in Paris and, in the process, gets married to his girl friend's sister. Director Richard Brooks ("Deadline - U. S. A." 1952) carelessly threw together [..]
Suddenly (1954)
Frank Sinatra gives a riveting performance as a hired assassin who holds a family hostage because their home is in the perfect location to kill the President of the United States in "Suddenly." Sinatra also holds the audience hostage in this fast-moving film with a 77 minute running [..]
There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954)
"There's No Business Like Show Business" is a top-rate lavish musical production from director Walter Lang ("The King and I" 1956) and screenwriters Henry Ephron and Nora Ephron. The title song gave star Ethel Merman the signature number of her career. [..]
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
"Miracle on 34th Street" is a Christmas comedy-drama movie about a department store Santa who claims to be the real Santa Clause. This leads to a court case to determine his mental health and his authenticity as the actual Kris Kringle, embroiling all of New York City. Director-screenwriter [..]
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
Howard Keel and Jane Powell star in the rousing musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." It tells the story of a marriage of a pretty young cook (Powell) and a rugged woodsman (Keel). After they move home to his farm, she is shocked to meet his six ill-mannered [..]
Magnificent Obsession (1954)
"Magnificent Obsession" is a classic melodrama about a playboy's irresponsible behavior costing another man his life. He soon falls in love with the man's widow, and the soap opera proceeds from there. Director Douglas Sirk ("Meet Me at the Fair" 1953) put together a first-class [..]
Bringing Down the House (2003)
"Bringing Down the House" is a comedy movie about a recently divorced attorney attempting to get back into dating and meets a woman online he thinks he might be interested in. However, she is not what she seems, in fact, is the complete opposite, and the comedy and [..]
A Complete Unknown (2024)
"A Complete Unknown" is a musical biopic about the career of Bob Dylan. Director James Mangold ("Walk the Line" 2005) put together an entertaining look at Dylan, emphasizing his relationship with Joan Baez and his venture into electric music which aggravated his folk music fan base. The expected [..]
Primal (2019)
"Primal" is a action-adventure film about a big game hunter, played by Nicholas Cage, who captures a valuable white jaguar for a zoo, as well as two rare snakes and troop of monkeys. His dream of a big payday is interrupted by another dangerous cargo - [..]