Clint Eastwood was a star in the television western, Rawhide. He wanted more of a challenge and wanted to star in a movie. He got his first starring role, in the very low budget film, A Fistful of Dollars. It is a western that isn’t going to compete with any that John Ford directed. Its […]
Jaws, aside from being a film, that keeps you watching, created the summer blockbuster. It set the record at the time, for the most money, made by a film. It surpassed The Godfather, The Sound of Music and Gone With the Wind. This was an incredible feat, for the time, particularly for a movie, whose
Alfred Hitchcock films deal mainly with murder and other crimes. Rope, a stage play adapted to the screen, by Hume Cronyn, is different. It is loosely based on the murder committed by Leopold and Loeb. It is a disturbing tale of two college students, Brandon, (John Dall) and Philip, (Farley Granger), who murder a former
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Carole Lombard had it all. She was a successful screen comedienne, who commanded her own salary, and could pick her own films. This was a rarity in Hollywood, reserved for movie stars. She was married to the biggest star of the era, the king of Hollywood, Clark Gable. This wonderful life was tragically snuffed out
There were many movies made during the war, that are considered propaganda films. Mrs. Miniver fits into this category. It could be considered one of the best. It is a compelling story of a British family, the Minivers, in the early days of World War II. It details the hardships that war brings to them,
The Wings of Eagles is the Hollywood treatment of Frank (Spig) Wead. He was a pioneer in naval aviation, and later a screenwriter in Hollywood. He may have become just another person in aviation history, if not for this fairly accurate portrayal by John Ford. The film’s lead, John Wayne, is very convincing, showing Wead’s
A western is primarily good versus evil. The movie, Shane is a clear definition of that. The cattlemen are trying to intimidate the homesteaders. One of the homesteaders is trying to stand up to them, Joe Starrett, (Van Heflin). He is not able to do it alone. Into this almost unwinnable situation walks Shane, (Alan
There are many movies that show American spirit. There are five that stand out. They are Bad Day at Black Rock, Apollo 13, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, SergeantYork and The Alamo. Other than the theme running through them, they feature quality acting and filmmaking. Some of America’s most famous actors are included, in these
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High Noon is a movie that takes place in the old west. That may be the one thing that classifies it as a western. It is about courage and cowardice. Will Kane, (Gary Cooper), is the marshal of Hadleyville, in New Mexico. He has retired from law enforcement, and has married Amy Fowler, (Grace Kelly).
Many films of Alfred Hitchcock, give suspense and sometimes terror. Shadow of a Doubt is a movie that goes to another level. It shows that despite fear, courage can stand alone. That is the case with this movie. It has a reluctant heroine, named Charlene, played by Teresa Wright. she is perfect in this role.