One of Danny Kaye's most memorable roles was "The Court Jester." The story in this musical-comedy film has Kaye pose as the court jester to protect the true infant royal heir from the tyrannical and false king Roderick. Directors-screenwriters Melvin Frank and Norman Panama tailor-made the film for [..]
The Tall Man (1955)
"The Tall Man" is a western film starring Clark Gabel and Cameron Mitchell as two brothers going on adventures to gold fields and cattle drives. Co-stars include Jane Russell, Robert Ryan, Harry Shannon, Juan Garcia, Emile Meyer, and Steve Darrell. Clark Gabel [..]
Queen Bee (1955)
Joan Crawford is in full villainous form in the melodrama "Queen Bee." Based on the 1949 novel by Edna L. Lee, this movie tells the story of a bossy and domineering woman's harsh dealings with family members who reside in a large Georgia mansion. [..]
The Rookie (2002)
"The Rookie" is the real-life story of pitcher Jim Morris who debuted in Major League Baseball at the age of 35. Dennis Quaid does an excellent job in the title role under the expert guidance of director John Lee Hancock ("The Blind Side" 2009). He created a great [..]
MK Ultra (2022)
"MK Ultra" is drama film about the CIA's experiments with drugs like LSD and other mind control substances on unsuspecting people. Director-screenwriter Joseph Sorrentino created a film that is bogged down in the minutiae of the unpleasant effects of these strong drugs and the resulting disconcerting, and even [..]
Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki (1955)
The Kettles get the Aloha spirit as they take some time out to travel to Honolulu, Hawaii. "Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki" is the seventh film in the series starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. In this episode, Pa Kettle [..]
The Seven Little Foys (1955)
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 [..]