Omnia Pictures Ltd. Starring: Robert Ryan, Chuck Connors, Nanette Newman, Christopher Hartstone Directed by: James Hill Synopsis: Based on stories by Jules Verne. A few of the passengers and crew of a sinking ship are rescued by Captain Nemo (Robert Ryan) in the Nautilus and taken to a fabulous underwater city built by the reclusive man. But not […]
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The Clock (1945)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Starring: Judy Garland, Robert Walker, James Gleason, Keenan Wynn Directed by: Vincente Minnelli, Fred Zinnemann Synopsis: Corporal Joe Allen (Robert Walker) is in New York on a two-day leave when he happens to meet Alice Maybery (Judy Garland.) The two go out together and find an instant mutual attraction, so much so that their date lasts for […]
The Middle – “Leap Year”
Original Air Date: February 29, 2012 Starring: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, Atticus Shaffer Directed by: Alex Hardcastle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In a subplot to this episode focused on Sue’s Leap Year birthday surprise party, Frankie (Patricia Heaton) is surprised to learn that Mike (Neil […]
This Island Earth (1955)
Universal International Pictures Starring: Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow, Russell Johnson Also Starring: Orangey Directed by: Joseph M. Newman Synopsis: Pilot and scientist Dr. Cal Meacham (Rex Reason) is chosen to join a group of fellow researchers in a top-secret location where advances in nuclear energy are being developed under the watchful eye of a strange man named […]
I, Robot (2004)
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Alan Tudyk, Adrian Ricard Directed by: Alex Proyas Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains minor spoilers for this movie. Synopsis: Suggested by stories written by Isaac Asimov. Del Spooner (Will Smith) is a Chicago police officer in the year 2035, when robots have become commonplace, […]
The Reckless Moment (1949)
Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Joan Bennett, James Mason, Geraldine Brooks, Henry O’Neill Directed by: Max Ophüls Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: Lucia Harper (Joan Bennett) finds herself in a sticky situation when she tries to discourage the advances of a sleazy slicker, Tom Harper (Henry O’Neill) towards her […]
Miranda (1948)
Gainsborough Pictures Starring: Glynis Johns, Googie Withers, Griffith Jones, John McCallum, Margaret Rutherford Directed by: Ken Annakin Synopsis: A charming tale about a maid with a tail. When Dr. Paul Martin (Griffith Jones) takes a solo vacation to go fishing off the coast of Cornwall, he is pulled overboard by a mischevious mermaid named Miranda (Glynis Johns) who […]
Bank Holiday (1938)
Also Known As: Three on a Weekend Gainsborough Pictures Starring: John Lodge, Margaret Lockwood, Hugh Williams, René Ray Directed by: Carol Reed Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: The August Bank Holiday starts with the mad rush from London to the trains heading for the seaside as we follow three […]
Sleepwalkers (1992)
Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Brian Kraus, Mädchen Amick, Alice Krige Also Starring: Sparks Directed by: Mick Garris Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: An original screenplay by Stephen King. Mary Brady (Alice Kridge) and her son Charles (Brian Kraus) move to a small Indiana town. Their house strangely seems to attract […]
The Godfather (1972)
Paramount Pictures Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola Synopsis: Based on the popular novel by Mario Puzo. Aging New York mafia boss Don Corleone (Marlon Brando) deals with a changing world in which the ways of the old country are no longer being respected. He hopes to pass off his […]