"How the West Was Won" is an epic western drama telling the story of four generations of a family as they move westward from upstate New York to the Pacific Ocean. The film consists of five segments, three directed by Henry Hathaway ("North to Alaska" 1960) and one [..]

"Follow That Dream" is a musical comedy starring Elvis Presley as a member of a family who decide to "homestead" beachfront property in Florida. This results in all manner of entertaining comedy and drama, well executed by director Gordon Douglas ("The Sins of Rachel Cade" 1961), from [..]

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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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 [..]