There have been countless movies about war, since Hollywood first started making films. There are some that point out the horrors of war. There are many that glorify it. There are others that show heroism and bravery. 1917 does show the horrors and the bravery. It also shows fear, something always present, in the film,

Gene Kelly is one of many people, you may think about, when it comes to MGM musicals. Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney are the others. Gene Kelly stands out because of his dancing style; a combination of tap and modern dance. An American in Paris won the academy award for best picture. It is with

Lon Chaney had a unique acting style. It didn’t matter what the movie was or his role in it. He stood out. Chaney shows his acting skills in The Unknown. He plays Alonzo the Armless, a circus performer. He performs difficult stunts using his legs. This includes throwing knives, and even smoking a cigarette. All

The best part about a Marx Brothers movie is how they deliver lines. This is a skill learned in time. It appears that The Marx Brothers were well ahead of the learning curve, when it came to this. It doesn’t matter who the star is, they just dominate the film. In Animal Crackers, The Marx

The one thing about John Wayne productions is they have a few things that make them good. They have a comic element, an unsympathetic bad guy and a good supporting cast. The War Wagon follows this formula. John Wayne stars as Taw Jackson, a man who spent three years in prison. He was framed by

The Seven Year Itch shows Marilyn Monroe at her sultry best. This film has the famous scene of Marilyn’s white dress blowing in the air, as she stands over a steam grate. It is one of the most iconic scenes in movie history, and helped make her a star. The film is mostly a dialogue

Orson Welles was asked what director influenced him the most. He responded John Ford. Welles answer is interesting, since he directed Citizen Kane; a movie considered by many to be the greatest film ever made. It is a humble and very honest answer. There have been many great directors to set foot in Hollywood, but

The last episode in the Star Wars saga, The Rise of Skywalker wraps up nicely, and lives up to the hype. It is more than glorified CGI effects. It has a good storyline. The most important thing about the George Lucas created franchise was the camaraderie. The second was the clear definitions of good and

This time of year always brings to mind favorite Christmas films. This list consists of some very popular films, and a few that are not always in the conversation. This list has movies directed by famous filmmakers and some famous actors. There are also some comedies, sprinkled in the mix. 10. The Miracle of Morgan’s

Robert Mitchum and Janet Leigh are in this film, which is a jumping off point for both. She was just starting in films and he was arrested for marijuana possession, and trying to get his career going. They both do well in this Christmas movie. Janet Leigh plays war widow, Connie Ennis. She is trying