In the late thirties, James Cagney was a major star for Warner Brothers, while Humphrey Bogart’s star was on the rise, basically playing gangsters or crooked characters for most films he acted in. With Angels with Dirty Faces, the two stars were paired together along with screen legends Pat O’Brien, Ann Sheridan and the Dead…
Dinner at Eight Blu-ray review
Dinner at Eight is a 1933 pre-code film directed by George Cukor and features an all-star cast that includes several screen legends in Lionel Barrymore, John Barrymore, Jean Harlow, Wallace Berry, Billie Burke, and Marie Dressler. It’s the story of a dinner party with both the hosts and the guests all having issues! Millicent Jordan…
The Last of Sheila Blu-ray review
The Last of Sheila is a murder mystery from 1973 and is a neo noir film. Herbert Ross both produced and directed the film, with a spectacular cast that includes several screen legends and veterans including Richard Benjamin, Dyan Cannon, James Coburn, Joan Hackett, James Mason, Ian McShane, and Raquel Welch. Sheila Green (Yvonne Romain,…
National Velvet Blu-ray review
National Velvet is a sports drama film directed by Clarence Brown and was shot in Technicolor. The 1944 film stars the future iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor who was age 12 during the making of this picture, along with fellow screen icons Mickey Rooney and Angela Lansbury. In National Velvet, Michael “Mi” Taylor (Mickey Rooney, A…
Some Came Running Blu-ray review
Some Came Running is a drama film from 1958 and tells the tale of a returning war veteran and author who has come home and is discontent. This film was released in Cinemascope and Metrocolor. The film was also nominated for five awards at the 31st Academy Awards which is something to be said about…
Night Shift (1982 film) Blu-ray review
Night Shift is a 1982 comedy film directed by Happy Days icon Ron Howard and stars Henry Winkler (Fonzie, also from Happy Days) along with Michael Keaton and Shelley Long in her first film. Maybe it’s just me, but there is an interesting dynamic having one Happy Days star direct another. Winkler is anything but…
Eye of the Devil Blu-ray review
Eye of the Devil is a 1966 black and white supernatural horror film about the occult! This picture was directed by J. Lee Thompson (Cape Fear) and stars Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Donald Pleasence, Sharon Tate, and David Hemmings. Deborah Kerr, who faced ghosts in The Innocents, now faces Satan worshippers! The movie is based…
Fury (1936) Blu-ray review
Fury is a 1936 drama directed by Fritz Lang (The Big Heat) and stars screen legends Silvia Sidney and the great Spencer Tracy in one his greatest roles. Both actors had film careers that lasted for over 40 years! Fury is the tale of vengeance and morality of an innocent man who is nearly killed….
Lullaby of Broadway
Lullaby of Broadway is a Technicolor musical romantic comedy film from 1951. This features the iconic song “Lullaby of Broadway” that we’ve all heard before somewhere in our lives. The film stars the legendary singer and actress Doris Day (The Man Who Knew Too Much) as Melinda Howard, an entertainer who travels to New York…
Party Girl (1958) Blu-ray review
Party Girl is a 1958 musical film noir directed by Nicholas Ray and starring screen legends Robert Taylor, Lee J. Cobb and Cyd Charisse. This Noir as shot in Cinemascope and during the hard-hitting action, there are musical numbers to also entertain you. Taking place in Chicago during the 1930’s, Party Girl is a tale…