The Wooden horse 1950

Starring: Leo Genn

During World war 11, British prisoners escape from Stalag Luft 111 by tunnelling under a vaulting horse.

Iconic story & worth seeing for that alone. I found it a bit dated, lacking in tension and very single paced. Considering this was a true story, I have nothing but admiration for these people and I'm sure the tension missing from this film was not missing from their escape.      5/10

Tarzan the ape man 1932

Starring: Johnny Weismuller

First talkie of the Tarzan series. An excellent movie that still stands up now with great effects and genuine locations. Weismuller was the definitive Tarzan & Maureen O'Sullivan was the perfect foil, both of them were ridiculously good looking at this time. Great fun.       7/10

The War wagon 1967

Starring: John Wayne

Two cowboys and an Indian plan to ambush the gold wagon of a crooked mining contractor.

Formula Western. John Wayne always played the same character but sometimes a partnership just hits it off & he is splendid with Kirk Douglas. Some nice supporting characters and a light, witty script help bowl this along.       7/10

Night Moves 1975

Starring: Gene Hackman

A private eye is engaged to find a runaway teenager.

Gene Hackman with a dodgy moustache, looks like a porn star and the music also has that feel at times. This movie starts slowly and you wonder where it's going. But the characterisations are brilliant particularly by Hackman & Jennifer Warren. The movie at some point, grabs your interest, hooks you in and has an unexpected, explosive finish. A real, slow burner.         7/10