A troupe of saloon entertainers in the Yukon become involved with a bank robbery.
Randolph Scott was prolific, he seems to be in every other movie I watch. This is one of the most lavish films I have seen for a long time, so colourful with amazing costumes. Once you cut through the glamorous surface, it is all a little underwhelming. 5/10
Newleyweds have trouble when he's poor and she's used to rich living.
Young couple having marriage dilemmas, from a different generation and therefore very dated now. However, the two leads have an excellent connection and a certain charm. 6/10
A girl model is murdered, and her sister proves that her boyfriend is innocent, despite the efforts of a brutal detective.
Seen this type of movie a hundred times before, nothing new brought to the table and music grated on your nerves. 3/10
A family of charming confidence tricksters move in on a rich old lady but she brings out the best in them.
Delightful in parts, finishes nicely, is this one of the first occasions a fast sports car appears in a movie? 5/10
In a fashionable department store, a statue of Venus comes to life and falls for a window dresser.
I guess this is where the film Mannequin got its inspiration. Ava Gardner was seductive and Molly stole the show as the wise-cracking secretary. Considering it is a movie, nobody sang a word for over 30 minutes. Very light hearted and easy to watch. 7/10
A gang of bank robbers hide their loot in the car of a family going camping. They chase down the family to kill them and get the loot back, but run into a fight.
A bunch of people consistently making baffling stupid decisions. It keeps you watching, but the script shows a lack of originality and people seem to get shot in the chest three times and stand up as if nothing has happened. Some good action and really rather violent at times. Not good in so many ways and yet I kind of enjoyed it. 6/10
A newcomer to the helicopter rescue service in Korea resents his non-combatant status, but becomes a hero.
Who doesn't love a helicopter, enjoyed a war film focussing on these machines. Not too long and an interesting watch. 6/10
In the southern Californian backwoods one winter in the 1880',s a farming family is menaced by a marauding mountain lion.
Overlong, brooding family drama. Short on action and you never actually see the cat! 4/10
Animation is as strong as ever, it's the humour that's missing and the songs are just not catchy as usual. A bit of a Disney fail. 4/10
Two quarrelling bandleader brothers are reunited on the death of their father.
The quarrelling was irritating and the plot passed me by to be honest, music was listenable too though. 4/10
A new radio-active element causes 'implosions' of increasing size by drawing energy from the area around it.
A decent sci-fi movie with an invisible monster. The script seemed highly intelligent and this added to the authenticity and suspense. 6/10
Adventures of a prehistoric man
What on Earth was Ringo Starr thinking about? Truly dreadful. Never even made me raise a smile. I very rarely give a 1, this was lucky to reach that! 1/10
The Queen of 17th-century Sweden, distressed at the thought of a political marriage, goes wandering through her country in men's clothes and falls in love with the new Spanish ambassador.
Garbo is brilliant, at times regal, at times far from it. Her masquerade in men's clothing is the most unconvincing thing I've ever seem, yet this has a real charm and you utterly believe her. 7/10
Poor whites in Georgia are turned off their land.
Although this is lightened up and focusses on comedy, there is a real part of history lurking under the surface. Just how hard would it have been to scrape a living in the weather conditions weren't exactly right? Loved the singing, this had a certain charm. 6/10
A convict is released and makes contact with the daughter who never knew him.
Extremely short movie, kind of a nice idea but as ever, is extremely dated and the tension no longer comes through. 4/10
A girl returning to her home village in New England is made to think she is a witch.
Very short movie, some good lighting and tension adds to the piece, going back in time, you can believe this could happen. 5/10
A meteorite lands in the desert and causes rocks to rise and expand, becoming toppling pillars which threaten a local community.
A rather enjoyed this, a different take on an alien force without silly little creatures running round. Well made too with a good finale. 7/10
A pickpocket steals a girl's wallet and finds himself up to his neck in espionage.
A decent spy thriller, I loved the place where Widmark was staying, great set! Thelma Ritter stole the show for me and was wonderful. 7/10
A material witness in the trial of a gangster is released from prison in the custody of an attorney.
Quite a strong thriller, Ginger Roger is very believable and Robinson has a determined, single track determination which drives the piece along. A nice twist as well, this is a slow burner but the last half hour is excellent. 8/10
A Miami police reporter becomes the personal spokesman for a murderous psychopath.
Turning a blind eye to the ludicrous nature of the premise, this is actually quite. decent thriller. Russell is very believable and the murderer is excellently depicted and is suitable unnerving. 8/10
