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Charlton Heston was the king of epic films, among them The Ten Commandments, El CID, 55 Days at Peking and Khartoum. The biggest and best of his films was Ben-Hur. It is large in scope and has very memorable scenes, among them, the unforgettable chariot race. It was directed by William Wyler. It also stars […]

MGM studios had many stars in Hollywood’s golden age. One of the best was two time academy award winner, Spencer Tracy. He is the star of the movie Northwest Passage. It’s a good film directed by King Vidor, about Major Richard Rogers and his rangers, a group of specially trained men, working with the British

How do you make a movie about one of the most divisive issues in America? That issue is abortion, and filmmakers Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon have made a film about it. It is a powerful film and they pull no punches. It is the story about Abby Johnson, who was the director of a

There is another comic book movie to add to the mix. This time it’s Captain Marvel, who is an ex-Airforce pilot, named Carol Danvers with super powers. This movie stars Brie Larson, Jude Law and Samuel L. Jackson. The acting isn’t bad and there are some good scenes, that keep an average storyline going. This

Hollywood has made many socially conscious films. One film that stands out is To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s based on the Harper Lee novel about racial prejudice in the south. It’s main character is Atticus Finch. He is a strong willed principled attorney, played by Gregory Peck. The film takes place in Macomb, Georgia. It’s

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a film directed by Frank Capra, about corruption in Washington. It shows the corruption being as natural as breathing air to some, and others fighting to the last to stop it. Frank Capra had a knack for tackling controversial subjects. This movie is no exception. This film is about

The success of Captain Marvel, indicates that films based on comic books will be with us for awhile. Although many are enjoyable, some aren’t, like Justice League and BatmanVs. Superman. Hollywood should be coming up with new ideas, but they have always adapted films from other sources. For the most part, they’ve adapted the material

By: Joe Wolf Raiders of the Lost Ark is a film that is edge of the seat action. It is a film that defines action and adventure. There are clear lines drawn between good and evil. There is quality acting and colorful characters. What makes this film work, is the director, Steven Spielberg. The plot

Gone With the Wind is considered to be one of the best films ever made. It is for many reasons. The story, the acting , the directing and the determination of the producer to get this film, from page to the silver screen. This film is about a southern belle, Scarlett O’Hara, who has everything

Star Wars is a film that changed the industry. Hollywood for many years, focused on serious dramas, like The Godfather films, The Graduate, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Days of Wine and Roses. Star Wars gives us clear lines with identifiable heroes, and clear cut villains. It is great to watch, with