Murder, Corruption, and a Mobster’s Girl

The Big Heat (1953) - Detective Dave Bannion doesn't believe that officer Tom Duncan killed himself. The deeper he digs, the worse the case gets. Corruption in the police department, witnesses murdered, and his own wife killed. But the harder the gangsters and their stooges lean on him, the harder he searches for the truth.... Continue Reading →

The Serious Twin

Deep Impact (1998) - A chunk of rock is headed for Earth, and will create an extinction level disaster when it strikes. Science, and the government work together to find a solution to the problem, as civilization braces for the worst. Directed by Mimi Leder Starring Robert Duvall, Tea Leoni, Elijah Wood, Morgan Freeman, Vanessa... Continue Reading →

My Summer Surprise

The Sandlot (1993) - When his family moves into a new neighborhood, a lonely young man gets taken in by the local pickup baseball team. They bond as a team, as friends, and discover the secret beyond the outfield wall. Directed by David Mickey Evans Starring Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art LaFleur, Patrick Renna, James... Continue Reading →

Tried Too Hard, Came Up Short

Ghostbusters (2016) - The City of New York is confronted by a threat from a supernatural invasion of ghosts. Two estranged friends come together, then team up with a nuclear engineer and a transit worker to create the team you want to call. Directed by Paul Feig Starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie... Continue Reading →

The Brilliant Ones

The Defiant Ones (1958) - When a prison bus wrecks, two men escape into the world. Chained together, they must find a way out and how to survive together. Directed by Stanley Kramer Starring - Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Theodore Bikel, Lon Chaney Jr., Cara Williams Why I Liked It - Two outstanding actors in... Continue Reading →

A Dead Actress and A Missing Ring

Evil Under The Sun (1982) - Poirot’s “little grey cells” are challenged by the mystery of a fake diamond ring. As so often happens, while he is working on one mystery, another appears. A murder on a secluded private island resort makes the whole situation more complicated. Directed by Guy Hamilton Starring - Peter Ustinov,... Continue Reading →

Of Legends and Speed

Ford vs. Ferrari (2019) - In the mid-1960s, automotive icon Carroll Shelby and racing driver Ken Miles drag the Ford Motor Company into a head-to-head battle with the legendary Ferrari. If the legendary American carmaker will just get out of the way, history could be made. Directed by James Mangold Starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale,... Continue Reading →

Delightfully AWFUL!

Robot Monster (1953) - Aliens from Outer Space have destroyed almost all human life on Earth. There are eight survivors who must hang on against Ro-Man, whose task is to exterminate the final remnants of humanity. Director - Phil Tucker Starring - George Nader, Gregory Moffett, Claudia Barrett Why I Liked It - An iconic... Continue Reading →

Brothers and Bicycles

 Or How To Kill Your Brother By Riding Up A Mountain!American Flyers (1985) - Two brothers share two things-a love of bicycle racing and the possibility that what killed their father might kill them as well.  Despite their conflict filled family history, the brothers decide to band together for one last race.  A race that... Continue Reading →

Santa Conquers Creepiness!

 The Uncanny Christmas ValleyThe Polar Express (2004) – A boy who with doubts about the existence of Santa goes on a magical train trip to the North Pole.Directed by Robert ZemeckisStarring – Tom Hanks, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye, Peter ScolariWhy I Liked It – A Christmas movie that understands what Christmas is about.Let’s get the... Continue Reading →

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