Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Some Basic Feature Film Reviews

By Gordon Dixon

For years now, the video store was the way to get movies. These days you can stay at home and get movies from a movie download site. You will find just about any movie you want with a good movie download site, below is a small sample.

Dangerous Liaisons: Ste in the 1760's a wager has been made. Cecile de Volanges, a virtuous woman, is soon to be married. The Marquise de Merteuil bets an ex-lover, Viconte de Valmont, that he can't seduce her before the wedding day. Who will win the ugly little bet?

Stallion Road: Devoted veterinarian Reagan and novelist buddy Scott vie for the benevolence of horse rancher Smith; low-key tirade written by Stephen Longstreet. Cast includes Ronald Reagan, Alexis Smith, Zachary Scott, Peggy Knudsen, Patti Brady, and Harry Davenport. (91 minutes, 1947)

Old School: Three friend now in their thirties long for the good old days. They want to go back to their college days. They decide to start an off campus frat house, and live out their college days again.

The Defiant: A preoccupying tale of 2 fled convicts one black, and one off-white-chained together as they escape from patrol in the South. Fine performances by Williams and Chaney as, individuals they meet during the voyage. Academy Prize-triumphing screenplay by Harold Jacob Smith 'and Nathan E. Douglas blacklisted performer-author Nedrick singer Presley while he's acting in England; typical Elvis fare, however he does harmonize "Long Legged Gal," one of his best post Army tunes. Cast includes Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bike, Charles McGraw, Carnie Williams, and Lon Chaney, Jr. (97 minutes, 1958)

The Cable Guy: Steve Kovacs has moved into a new apartment. When Chip the cable guy comes over to set up his system, Steve slips him a fifty for some free channels. Chip sees this as an opening to be Steve's best friend. It will be the worst $50 that Steve has ever spent.

History Is Made at Night: Arthur, escaping from an envious spouse she doesn't love, falls in love with Parisian headwaiter Boyer. Cast includes Charles Boyer, Jean Arthur, Leo Carrillo, Colin Clive, Ivan Lebedeff, George Meeker, Lucien Prival, and George Davis. (97 minutes, 1937)

The Jackie Robinson Story: Simple bio of Robinson, the first black guy to play chief-group baseball. Captivating as a communal history; pointed in its presentation of the racial issues engaged. Interestingly, Robinson's Negro Group ball club is hailed the Black Panthers! Dee plays Robinson's spouse. The movie is depicted by Brock Peters. Cast includes Jackie Robinson, Red Dee, Little Watson, Louise Beavers, Richard Aisle, Harry Shannon, Ben Lessy, and Joel Fuellen. (76 minutes, 1950)

The Plumber: Offensive plumber tears aside lavatory of unwilling occupant, the film's lone antic is extended no farther than it can go in tiny although entertaining black comedy made for Australian TV. Cast includes Judy Morris, Ivar Kants, Robert Coleby, and Candy Raymond. (76 minutes, 1980)

Tomorrow Never Dies: Someone is turning the powers of the world against each other. With things getting dangerously close to WWIII, James Bond steps in and starts to track the real culprit. With the aid of a beautiful Chinese agent Bond brings the situation under control.

Those of you looking for file downloads could try a search with "Movie Download Program". If that phrase gets you nowhere, try another phrase. You might find what you are looking for with a search like "Films Download".

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