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Sunday, August 28, 2022

Jack The Giant Killer. 1961

 

Starring: Kerwin Matthews

Demon Pendragon kidnaps the princess of Cornwall but she is rescued by a farmer's son.

Great fun to be honest, reminded me very much of The Arabian Knights. Loads of magic and weird mounters, only occasionally the fantasy was a side too much. Loved the leprechaun who talked in rhyme.  7/10

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Devils Of Darkness 1964

 

Starring: William Sylvester

A vampire disguises himself as a French count and preys on young girls.

Cheap budget horror, plenty of red, black and white throughout. Poor script, poor acting and yet it still kept me amused. 5/10

Sunday, August 14, 2022

One-Way Ticket 1935

Starring: Lloyd Nolan

A convicted bank robber falls in love with the warden's daughter.

A love story more that anything else, the girl only looks about 14 which made for slightly uncomfortable viewing. Had a different slant to most prison break movies which is always a plus in my book.   5/10
 

Sunday, August 07, 2022

Don't Panic chaps. 1959

 

Starring: Dennis Price

British and German units are sent to set up observation posts on the same Adriatic island, and agree to sit out the war in comfort.

Great cast, all very tongue in cheek and likeable. Not to be taken seriously at all, but so glad I got to see this one.    7/10

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Cattle Drive 1951

 

Starring: Joel McCrea

The spoiled teenage son of a magnate finds humanity and friendship with a cowhand during a cattle drive.

Not that often that you find a young lad like this taking the lead in a movie. Does a really good job, not overly high on excitement but extremely watchable with an excellent performance by young Dean Stockwell.     8/10

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Twenty-One Days 1937

 

Starring: Laurence Olivier

A barrister's brother accidentally kills a man and lets an old eccentric take the blame.

Very dated but fascinating to see Olivier, Vivien Leigh & Leslie Banks in their prime.   4/10

Sunday, July 17, 2022

The Drifter 1988

 

Starring: Kim Delaney

An attractive, ambitious career woman gets flat tire on a lonely road and impulsively picks up an enigmatic hitchhiker, but after spending the night with him, she can't make him understand she doesn't want to continue their relationship.

Not a bad thriller, good tension built, although it went slightly weird at the end.    6/10




Sunday, July 10, 2022

Improper Channels 1979


 Starring: Alan Arkin

A father runs into administrative trouble when he takes his injured daughter to hospital.

Very 1970's. Although this is over-exaggerated, there is a serious message filtering through that admin often is given more emphasis than the health of a patient.    5/10

Sunday, June 26, 2022

A Small Town In Texas 1976

 

Starring: Susan George

An ex-convict returns to his home town seeking revenge on those who framed him.

Very Dukes Of Hazard with a bunch of cheesy car chases. Characters are not particularly likeable, thank goodness for the stunning Susan George. Movie went very quickly so I must have been engaged with it.     6/10

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Malachi's Cove 1973

 

Starring: Donald Pleasence

In 1880 Cornwall, a 14-year old girl lives by selling seaweed.

A great sense of time. Little happens to be honest and yet this is strangely watchable. Cornwall is the true star with the magnificent view of the cliffs and the power of the sea.   8/10

Sunday, May 29, 2022

It Always Rains On A Sunday 1947

 

Starring: Googie Withers

An escaped convict takes refuge in his married mistress's house in East London.

Decent thriller which is quite atmospheric and well acted with the East End nicely captured. Exciting ending, one little scene with two railway trucks and the points I absolutely loved. Jck Warner was as disappointing as ever.   6/10

Sunday, May 22, 2022

You can't cheat an honest man 1939

 

Starring: W C Fields

Trials and tribulations of a circus owner.

Some nice parts including scenes with lions and an elephant giving a shower, WC Fields was irritating, the show was stolen by the ventriloquist dummy.   5/10

Sunday, May 15, 2022

A Diary For Timothy 1945

 


A baby is born as the war ends, and the narrator ponders its future.

Documentary short of fascinating historical interest.     6/10

Sunday, May 01, 2022

Offbeat 1960

 

Starring: William Sylvester

An MI5 undercover man finds himself sympathising with a gang of robbers and falling in love with one of them.

Decent crime thriller with a nice different take, loads of time spent on the planning and execution of the jewel robbery which added well to the plot. All quite satisfactory.     7/10

Sunday, April 24, 2022

A Night At Earl Carroll's 1940

 

Starring: Ken Murray

When gangsters kidnap stars of Earl Carroll's nightclub, the restaurant staff put on their own show.

Sorry, but I never got engaged with this at all. Humour just wasn't funny and songs never did it for me either.   1/10


Sunday, April 17, 2022

Napoleon And Samantha 1972


 Starring: Michael Douglas

When his old guardian dies, a small boy and his girl friend run away with their pet lion.

Absolutely charming. Bid names like Michael Douglas and Jodie Foster and the grandparents from The Waltons. Sometimes you need a film that looks great and makes you feel good. The undoubted star was the lion.      9/10

Sunday, April 10, 2022

The Teckman Mystery 1954

 

Starring: Margaret Leighton

An author commissioned to write the biography of a dead airman finds him very much alive and his own life in danger.

Fairly routine thriller of its time that gets a little too complicated for its own good but has some nice moments.   5/10

Sunday, April 03, 2022

Finger Of Guilt 1956

 

Starring: Richard Basehart

An American film producer in England is plagued by a strange girl who claims to have been his mistress.

Has a quite cheap look to it and wasn't terribly interesting despite some good looking performers.    4/10

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Dead trigger 2017

 

Starring: Dolph Lundgren

A mysterious virus has killed billions and turned many others into bloodthirsty zombies. Unable to stop the virus, the government develops a video game, "Dead Trigger," that mirrors the terrifying events that curse the world.


Fairly dreadful movie to be honest, I never understand the fascination with zombie movies. Quite what the lovely Autumn Reeser was thinking about is beyond me.    3/10


Sunday, March 20, 2022

Man About The House 1974

 

Starring: Richard O'Sullivan

Two young women, their male flatmate and their landlords combine forces to prevent the terrace from being razed for redevelopment.

TV shows normally do not translate to the big screen at all, I watched this for nostalgic reasons and thoroughly enjoyed it. Had a decent plot, was not over-long and made me laugh in a few places. Bonkers cameo at the end from Spike Milligan was priceless.    8/10