"Unplanned" is a drama film about the real-life story of Abby Johnson, a Planned Parenthood clinic director who firmly believed in a woman's right to choose, until a life changing experience turned her into a pro-life activist. Directors-screenwriters Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman ("God's Not Dead" [..]
The Hunters (2013)
"The Hunters" is a science fiction adventure movie about two teenage brothers who discover they are descendants of an ancient order whose job is to find and protect magical objects. Director Nisha Ganatra ("Cosmopolitan" 2003) actually put together a decent made-for-television movie that has good production values, [..]
Since You Went Away (1944)
"Since You Went Away" is an epic drama movie telling the story of the American home front during World War II and the sacrifices made there, everything from missing loved ones serving in the military to their own contributions to the war effort. Director John Cromwell ("Abe [..]
The Fighting Seabees (1944)
The drama surrounding the creation of the U. S. Navy's Seabees in World War II is the subject of "The Fighting Seabees." Though not completely factual, this Republic Pictures movie about the Navy's construction unit is highly entertaining and was popular at the box office. The presence of [..]
Double Indemnity (1944)
"Double Indemnity" is a film noir classic about an insurance agent roped into a scheme by his new girl friend to murder her husband and live off of the fraudulent accidental death claims. Director Billy Wilder ("The Major and the Minor" 1942) put together quite a riveting [..]
The Woman in the Window (1944)
"The Woman in the Window" is a film noir melodrama which keeps viewers on the edge of their collective seats until the very end of the picture. Producer-screenwriter Nunnally Johnson put together this story featuring Edward G. Robinson as a mild-mannered professor who becomes obsessed with the picture [..]
To Have and Have Not (1944)
The big attraction of "To Have and Have Not" is that it is the first film to feature Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The chemistry between the two is definitely the star of the show, under the expert guidance of director Howard Hawks ("His Girl Friday" [..]
Going My Way (1944)
The Best Picture of 1944 is....."Going My Way." This musical comedy-drama gave Bing Crosby the signature role of his career as the easy going Father Chuck O'Malley, which helped moved him up to the biggest box office draw of the 1940's, earned him the Best Actor [..]
Forbidden Planet (1956)
"Forbidden Planet" has stood the test of time, a science fiction classic that brought the genre into the modern era. Director Fred M. Wilcox ("Lassie Come Home" 1943) instilled this film with characteristics which scifi movies did not previously possess: High quality special effects, travel at [..]
The Kettles in the Ozarks (1956)
Marjorie Main as Ma Kettle goes solo in "The Kettles in the Ozarks," the eighth installment of the popular Universal-International franchise. Percy Kilbride's decision to leave his role of Pa Kettle had screenwriter Kay Lenard send Ma Kettle and the kids from their home in Cape Flattery, [..]