Bette Davis plays twin sisters at odds with each other in "Dead Ringer." One of the sisters steals a husband from the other, and when he passes away, the jilted sister is out for revenge. Davis is one of Hollywood's biggest stars of all time in [..]
The Americanization of Emily (1964)
"The Americanization of Emily" is a dark comedy about an American man and an English woman who become involved during World War II in Britain, despite political differences. Crisp direction by Arthur Hiller ("The Out-of-Towners" 1970) and a brilliant screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky make this a great [..]
The Moon-Spinners (1964)
Hayley Mills plays a woman on holiday with her aunt in Greece when she gets involved with jewel thieves in "The Moon-Spinners." Director James Nielson and screenwriter Michael Dyne actually put together a decent film with suspense reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock. [..]
Sex and the Single Girl (1964)
"Sex and the Single Girl" is a dark comedy about a magazine writer who tries to get an interview with a popular book author. When she refuses, he starts scheming and the comedy and drama proceeds from there. Most of this film is unremarkable comedy, [..]
Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964)
"Robinson Crusoe on Mars" is a science fiction films telling the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars. Director Byron Haskin ("Captain Sinbad" 1963) clearly did an excellent job at the helm of this picture that has excellent production values, special effects, and dramatic performances. The screenplay by [..]
What a Way to Go! (1964)
"What a Way to Go!" is a black comedy starring Shirley MacLaine as a woman going through several marriages all with the same disturbing pattern: The hubby becomes successful then suddenly dies. MacLaine skillfully pulls this thing off under the expert direction of J. Lee Thompson [..]
Goldfinger (1964)
"Goldfinger" is the third in the James Bond spy thriller film series where the story this time has 007 investigating gold smuggling by villain Auric Goldfinger, and uncovering his plot to contaminate the U. S. gold bank at Fort Knox, Kentucky. This was the first of the three [..]
My Fair Lady (1964)
The Best Picture of 1964 is...."My Fair Lady." This is the story of a phonetics professor who attempts to transform a lower-class Cockney girl into someone who can pass as a cultured member of high society. Director George Cukor ("Gaslight" 1944) put together a first [..]
A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
"A Hard Day's Night" stars the Beatles playing themselves. The fun starts with Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison eluding screaming fans by taking refuge on a train, dodging even more fans, and finally escaping into a hotel. All of this action is interspersed with [..]
Kissin’ Cousins (1964)
Elvis Presley plays two roles in the musical comedy "Kissin' Cousins." His first part is that of a U. S. Air Force officer sent to the Smokey Mountains to help establish a military base. After he arrives, he is surprised to meet his look-alike third cousin, a blonde [..]