The Accursed! (1957)
England’s Donald Wolfit takes charge here in this military murder mystery in a role I would have thought Jack Hawkins or John Mills would have been cast knocking Wolfit into […]
Sink the Bismarck! (1960)
If truth be told, my interest in this film, or rather the Bismarck itself stems from the music and songs of the late Johnny Horton. A country music singer who […]
Zulu (1964)
Mike’s Take on Stanley Baker Movies ………. Day 10 I should think that this is the most widely known Stanley Baker film and one I hope he was proud of […]
Now Playing : A 1960’s Flashback
I love it when I come across old newspaper listings for what was playing at the theater. The ads feature great come on advertising lines and some pretty cool double […]
When Eight Bells Toll (1971)
“All hell let’s loose when eight bells toll.” New to me thanks to a Kino Lorber release on blu ray is this Alistair MacLean penned adventure featuring a young Anthony Hopkins in a James […]
Crest of the Wave (1954)
It seems as if every actor has a credit on their list of roles that seems to be an odd casting. One not in keeping with their accustomed output. Case […]
Lady of Vengeance (1957)
In this low budget effort by way of England, we find American born Dennis O’Keefe taking top billing and starring as a tough no nonsense newspaper owner/editor. As the credits […]
TCM Festival 2016 : The Movies Part 3
We all know that good things eventually come to an end so on my final day of the festival I stayed alert and awake to catch four more titles before […]
Gideon’s Day (1958)
This day in the life tale of a Scotland Yard inspector may not be the most talked about title of the great John Ford’s career. But who cares, it’s an […]
Theater of Blood (1973)
Although I have not seen every film of Vincent’s career I have seen the majority of them and all of his so called “horrors.” Of the ones I’ve seen, there […]
Guns at Batasi (1964)
“The only way you’ll ever fulfill yourself is to die in action!” A very suitable quote aimed at Sergeant-Major Richard Attenborough in this military tale that has it’s moments. And […]
Anything For a Quiet Life : The Autobiography of Jack Hawkins
If asked what I know about Jack Hawkins I’d point out his association with military figures on screen, The Bridge On The River Kwai, the fact that I never turn […]
The Third Secret (1964)
Leaning towards Hitchcock with a dash of Hammer and an arty feel doesn’t help this well cast thriller that in the end plays far to melodramatically. Stephen Boyd leads the […]
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Movie Challenge…… Trouble In Paradise (1932)
It’s time for my monthly challenge with Kristina at Speakeasy where the whole idea is to get the other to watch a film they have somehow missed over the years. […]
The Black Rose (1950)
Once again 20th Century Fox casts one of their strongest box office assets, Tyrone Power in an adventure where swords, sandals and jolly old England play a substantial part. Essentially Ty […]
The Malta Story (1953)
Alec Guinness was generally in a great run of comedies for Ealing Studios when he made this venture into war torn drama with a love interest thrown in for good […]
