"Freud" is a biographical drama film about the life of Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) and his theory that emotional problems are caused by sexual repression, not well-received at the time. Director John Huston ("The Maltese Falcon" 1941) created quite a serious drama, with material probably too "heavy" [..]

After a difficult day at work as a clerk in a gift shop, a young woman makes a Christmas wish for a different life in "Take Me Back for Christmas." The next morning, she is delighted to wake up as the CEO of the company that owns the [..]

"The Man with the Golden Gun" is an entertaining ninth James Bond picture, this time featuring Roger Moore, hitting his stride the second time around in the title role. His comedic approach, especially with his penchant for use of puns, is a welcome balance to the drama and [..]

"Airport 1975" is a crowd pleaser with loads of action and lots of movie stars. This sequel to "Airport" (1970) stars Charlton Heston as Captain Alan Murdoch, the hero of the picture, who is lowered into the 747 aircraft from a helicopter to pilot the plane [..]

"Chinatown" is a complex film noir mystery film that tells the story of a Los Angeles private investigator who is hired by a woman to investigate her husband's private activities. He soon finds out that the woman is an imposter, the man is murdered, and is [..]

"The Great Gatsby" is a glossy modern day version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel depicting the lives of wealthy New Yorkers during the Roaring 20's. Director Jack Clayton got good performances out of the cast, especially stars Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. Not known for [..]

Movie producer Irwin Allen ("The Poseidon Adventure" 1972) gave us what is without a doubt one of the best of the 1970's disaster film genre: "The Towering Inferno." Irwin Allen Productions received funding from both Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox, making this movie the first joint venture [..]

One of the funniest movie comedies of all time is "Young Frankenstein" from director Mel Brooks ("Blazing Saddles" 1974). The film is a parody of the horror film genre, the story of Dr. Frankenstein's grandson returning to claim his grandfather's castle and his "scientific" work. The [..]

"The Odessa File" is a political thriller movie about a reporter's pursuit of a man who allegedly ran a Nazi prison camp during World War II, now a respected leader in post-war Germany. Director Ronald Neame ("The Poseidon Adventure" 1972) and screenwriters Kenneth Ross and George [..]

The 1934 novel "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie got first class treatment form director Sydney Lumet ("Network" 1976) and screenwriter Paul Dehn. The result was a star-studded motion picture that received six Oscar nominations, with one win by Ingrid Bergman for Best Supporting [..]