Monday, December 7, 2009

Browsing For A Fantastic Film? Check Out These Great Film Summaries

By Ramiro Dixon

Anytime a Hollywood film is produced the goal is to produce a film that the public loves and that will become a runaway success hit. Take a impressive story line, throw in a few talented actors along with some special effects and voila', a huge box office success. But it does not always work that way. Sometimes a motion picture will include everything that you think might make it a success and it still fails at the box office. There is no such thing as a sure thing in Hollywood.

Sing, You Sinners - Wagering Crosby couldn't confront responsibility, regardless of jabbing his sibling MacMurray. Three brothers with different interests have a singing act. Can the other two brothers save the day when the gambling sibling bets on a "sure thing"? Includes Wesley Ruggles, Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray, Donald O'Connor, Elizabeth Patterson, Ellen Drew, and John Gallaudet. (88 minutes,'38)

The Last Time I Saw Archie - Webb's solitary try at comedy is less comical than some of his more serious films; a shame, since William Bowers' script-based on his own Army experiences had true potential, and Mitchum pleasurably underplays as the con guy. By the way, the genuine Archie Chamber sued for invasion of privacy. Cast includes Robert Mitchum, Jack Webb, Martha Hyer, France Nuyen, Louis Nye, Richard Arlen, Don Tangles, Joe Flynn, and Robert Strauss. (98 minutes,'61)

My Son the Hero - Larger-than-life movie in regards to sinister Emperor Cadmus of Thebes, who challenges the lords and faces the fury of the Titans. Cast includes Pedro Armendariz, Jacqueline Sassard, Antonella Lualdi, and Giuliano Gemma. (122 minutes,'62)

Kimberley Jim - Little musical of 2 happy-go-lucky gamblers who win a fortune in a fixed poker game, and then have a change of heart. Cast includes Jim Reeves, Madeleine Guide, Clive Pamell, Arthur Swemmer, and Mike Holt. (82 minutes,'65)

Scandalous - Featherbrained pretense in regards to investigative Television journalist who runs afoul of a team of con artists as he tries to remove himself from a homicide charge. Cast includes Robert Hays, John Giegud, Pamela Stephenson, and Jim Dale. (94 minutes,'84)

Lantana - Moving, mature story of relations obstructed by monotony, routine, and absence of articulation. LaPaglia plays a cop, whose marriage has stagnated, leading him to have an affair. In the mean time, he investigates the disappearance of a lady whose own marriage is in danger. The film is beautifully nuanced at every turn. Cast includes Anthony LaLaglia, Geoffrey Hurry, Barbara Hershey, Kerry Armstrong, Rachael Blake, Vince Colosimo, Daniela Farinacci, and Peter Phelps. (121 minutes, 2001)

Some of the best films of all time are the "oldies but goodies". If you would like to watch a great motion picture tonight, here is some information on some of the best films you may have never heard of. Check them out. Bear in mind you can download them nearly instantaneously to your own computer in the coziness of your own residence.

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