Bob Hope stars as popular vaudeville entertainer Eddie Foy in "The Seven Little Foys." The film tells the true story of Foy and his seven children's involvement in his stage career. Director Melville Shavelson ("Sorrowful Jones" 1949) created quite a slick and smooth and [..]
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
"The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" tells the story of an Arizona teenager in trouble with the law because of involvement in illegal street racing, and is sent to live with his military father, stationed in Japan, to avoid a jail sentence stateside. While in [..]
The Accidental Husband (2008)
"The Accidental Husband" is a romantic comedy about a New York City fireman who seeks revenge on a radio talk show host for her advise to his fiancee to end their relationship. His prank boomerangs on him big time, leading to all sorts of comedy and [..]
Patch Adams (1998)
"Patch Adams" is a medical biopic about a doctor who uses unconventional methods, such as humor, to deal with his patients and their afflictions. As a result, he comes into conflict with the medical establishment but is popular with the patient population. Robin Williams stars [..]
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
"2 Fast 2 Furious" continues the story of ex-LAPD officer Brian O'Connor (Paul Walker) who flees Los Angeles for Miami after aiding Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) to escape authorities. In this sequel to "The Fast and the Furious" (2001), O'Connor makes a living as a street racer in [..]
To Catch a Thief (1955)
"To Catch a Thief" is another masterpiece from Alfred Hitchcock, filled with mystery, thrills, chills, a few spills, and even romance. There is not as much suspense in this film from the Master of Suspense, as it tells the story of a retired jewel thief residing in the [..]
Oklahoma! (1955)
Song and dance are the order of the day in the classic musical "Oklahoma!" With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, talent like Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones, and filming in Todd-AO 70 mm wide screen, it seems that producer Arthur Hornblower Jr. [..]
A Lawless Street (1955)
"A Lawless Street" is a western with the familiar storyline of a beleaguered marshal trying to keep peace in a lawless wild west frontier town. Meanwhile, things get spicy when a song-and-dance troupe featuring his long-lost girl friend arrives in town. Director Joseph H. Lewis was [..]
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
"The Fast and the Furious" is an action film about a Los Angeles street car racing aficionado who becomes a suspect in big-rig hijacking. He takes a newcomer into his group not knowing that he is an undercover LAPD investigator. Sparks fly from there [..]
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. (2024)
"Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin." is the story of German Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) who protested against the Nazi regime of Adolph Hitler. Director-screenwriter Todd Komarnicki put together a lucid biopic about a person standing against the status quo in a brave fashion. [..]