The point of The Green Berets is made early in the movie. A skeptical reporter, George Beckworth, (David Janssen), asks why the U.S. is involved in Vietnam. Sgt. Muldoon, (Aldo Ray), shows him captured weapons from the enemy. They are a Chinese made machine gun, a Soviet made rifle, and ammunition from Czechoslovakia. He tosses […]

There are many films that were similar to Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. Gary Cooper makes this film different. He plays Longfellow Deeds, a man from the very small town, of Mandrake Falls. Deeds enjoys his life, making a living writing poems on postcards. The life he had is forever changed from an inheritance. His

There are so many people in Hollywood, who live in a different world; apart from most people. There are many who don’t like America. They also support the cause of the moment, or something else, that mainstream America does not support. It is easy to criticize Hollywood elitism. It is harder to find those who

Calamity Jane is based on real people of The American West. They are Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. They are played by Doris Day and Howard Keel. The story is pure fiction, but it is very entertaining. It includes such lively songs as The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in From theWindy City, and

Old Acquaintance shows how success can affect people. It is the story of two best friends, Katherine (Kit) Marlowe, (Bette Davis), and Mildred (Millie) Drake. Kit is a successful writer, with adoring fans. Millie has a loving husband, Preston, (Gig Young). She is very envious of her friend Kit’s fame. Millie has been struggling with

There are countless movies made about heroes. The film, SergeantYork, is about Alvin York, a Medal of Honor winner. He is portrayed by the first true hero of sound films, Gary Cooper. He deservedly won an Oscar, for his portrayal. He is given support by Walter Brennan; a staple in many of Cooper’s films. Brennan

The film Monkey Business is standard comedy fare. It goes to above average, with the presence of Cary Grant. He was adept at comedy. It was how he started in the business. He keeps the movie going with his antics, as Dr. Barnaby Fulton. He accidentally, discovers a youth formula. The formula is a mixture

Tom Hanks is called America’s actor. It’s an appropriate title. He has played characters as diverse as Forrest Gump to heroic airline pilot Chesley Sullenberger. He has been awarded twice with an Oscar. He has in News of the World, proved why his acting is on a separate level. Hanks plays Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd.

It’s an old story, but it works. A tough as nails commander, is sent in to harden men for battle. This is the case with Flying Leathernecks. John Wayne plays Major Daniel Xavier Kirby. He is a marine corps pilot. He is tasked with getting the men to be the best fighter pilots. His methods

Hollywood made many message films, mainly after World War 2. The movie, Between Two Worlds, has a message. It is the one that people with a religious education were taught. The very clear message, is that actions in life, have rewards or consequences. It is for a small group of people, a journey to meet