The Big knife 1955

Starring: Jack Palance

A depressed Hollywood star who wants better things for himself is blackmailed into signing a new contract.

Occasionally interesting but the subject matter is just not riveting. Most of the actions takes place in a Hollywood home and that leaves a certain tedium to affairs. Everyone acts their heart out & Palance, Ida Lupino & Shelley Winters are not bad. Unfortunately, Rod Steiger comes in like a freight train, goes way over the top and I just didn't find him believable at all. Too long a movie for little reward.    3/10

City that never sleeps 1953

Starring: Gig Young

The work of the Chicago police force during one night.

I understand the idea, but maybe it would have been better focusing on one story. If that many people get shot in one night, I'm amazed there's anyone ever left in Chicago. Still, the mechanical man in the window was good & the film had some entertaining moments.    4/10

Dr Kildare's Strange case 1940

Starring: Lew Ayres

The young doctor cures a mental patient by the newest methods.

One of a series of Kildare movies made. A bit soap opera like with doctor/nurse relationships, but the story isn't bad & Lionel Barrymore is superb as the wheelchair bound Dr Gilliespie.