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Sunday, November 01, 2026

My Reputation 1946



 Starring: Barbara Stanwyck

A widow is talked about for dispensing too soon with her weeds.

Some wonderful performances, Stanwyck is majestic and well backed up by the character playing her mother along with the boys playing her two sons. What she ever saw in George Brent is a bit of a mystery and the movie is strongest when he was not on screen. Brilliant acting.   8/10

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Bulletproof 1987


 Starring: Gary Busey

A Los Angeles cop undertakes a dangerous mission against terrorists in Mexico.

Oh so cheesy, but Busey's character grew on me and this made me laugh out loud a couple of times. Some very suspect acting and a couple of bizarre scenes including Busey playing saxophone on a beach, but if you like shooting and explosions, this is for you.  7/10

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Robbers' Roost 1955


 Starring: George Montgomery

An honest cowboy is employed by cattle rustlers and strives to Clear his name.

The locations and look of this movie are amazing, the plot is okay but raises questions and is a little lacking.     6/10

Sunday, October 04, 2026

The Man On The Eiffel Tower 1949

 

Starring: Charles Laughton

A crazy killer defies Inspector Maigret to discover his identity.

Terrific views of Paris but not a single French accent in sight. Laughton is a fine actor but has this urge to always go slightly over the top. A shade predictable with a lack of tension, but the locations were a joy.    5/10

Sunday, September 20, 2026

House Party 1990

Starring: Christopher Reid

A teenager, whose parents are away, throws a party for friends.

Not really for me but it has aged well, the rap battle superb and interesting movie of its time.    5/10
 

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Out Of The Blue 1947

 

Starring: George Brent

A Greenwich Village artist thinks a girl who has passed out in his apartment is dead, and tries to hide the body.

Props department must have had a field day. Farce that happily goes around in circles for 85 minutes, harmless fun.   5/10

Sunday, August 30, 2026

The Caddy 1953

 

Starring: Dean Martin

A music hall comedy act recall how they got together.

No doubting the star quality of Martin and the energy of Lewis. Some scenes work better than others, but it's exhausting to watch and in my opinion, the physical comedy is 'too much'. Sports movies just never seem believable. Movie went quickly and with refinement, could have been excellent.    6/10