He Who Must Die (French: Celui qui doit mourir) is a 1957 French-Italian film directed by Jules Dassin. It is based on the novel Christ Recrucified by Nikos Kazantzakis. It was also published as The Greek Passion. Taking place in a Turkish-occupied Greek village shortly after World War I, villagers want to stage a Passion…
So Proudly We Hail! Blu-ray review
So Proudly We Hail! is war drama film from 1943 that was directed and produced by Mark Sandrich and starring screen greats Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard, and Veronica Lake. Paulette Goddard was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in this film, which is indeed one of her very best!…
The Last Train from Madrid Blu-ray review
The Last Train from Madrid is war drama film from 1937 that is directed by James P. Hogan and starring Dorothy Lamour, Lew Ayres, and Gilbert Roland. The film takes place during the Spanish Civil War. The story follows several characters from different social classes that are trying to escape the horrors the Spanish Civil…
The Cop (Un Conde) Blu-ray review
The Cop (Un Conde) is a French- Italian crime film from 1970 directed by Yves Boisset. This film is known for some scenes of both extreme violence and themes of police corruption that had to be cut or re-shot for the film to be released in France. The violent story is about a various crime…
The Turning Point Blu-ray review
For the longest time, I have wanted to see The Turning Point, mainly due to the cast and that it’s a film Noir / crime drama, a genre that I enjoy. The movie stars a pair of screen legends William Holden, Edmond O’Brien, and the lovely Alexis Smith. William Dieterle directed this 1952 film. The…
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Based on the short story “Love Lies Bleeding” by playwright John Patrick, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is a film noir drama from 1946 that features the great acting talents of screen legends Van Heflin, Barbara Stanwyck, Lizabeth Scott, and the iconic Kirk Douglas, who made his film debut with this very picture. The…
Little Man, What Now? Blu-ray review
Based on the Hans Fallada novel under the same title, Little Man, What Now? is a pre-code film from 1934 about a couple that is financially struggling, with a baby on the way! Directed by Frank Borzage (Bad Girl, A Farewell to Arms, Desire) the film has a mixture of themes including love, hardship, and…
Next Time We Love Blu-ray review
Next Time, We Love is a romantic drama from 1936 that stars three screen legends in Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, and Ray Milland. This was the first of six films Sullavan and Stewart were paired together in. The film was directed by Edward H. Griffith. This is a story about a couple whose careers start…
Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World Blu-ray review
Also known as Maciste alla corte del Gran Khan, Seven and the 7 Miracles of the World, is a Riccardo Freda directed film which has Maciste (not Samson, which he’s called in the USA version) fighting against an army of Mongol warriors to save a princess! Screen legend Gordon Scott (Tarzan’s Greatest Adventure, Danger!! Death…
When Tomorrow Comes Blu-ray review
Directed by John M. Stahl, When Tomorrow Comes is a romantic drama from 1939 that features screen legends Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer. The pair of actors had previously been in the film Love Affair together. When Tomorrow Comes is another tale about love, romance, politics, and infidelity! Movies where someone falls for a married…