Young at Heart

I got this from the library because it had Doris Day and Frank Sinatra in it. The singing was incredible, the movie was horrible.

Strangers on a Train - 1951

My wife, oldest child, and I were so excited to watch this movie- we got it from the library. It is supposed to be one of Alfred Hitchcock's best films that aired in America. 2 stars for me. There were some great shots, and the lighting was incredible, but not as good as Psycho or Dial M for Murder for example. Just okay.

Seven Days in May - 1963

I loved this film. "Fredric March is the President of the United States. He has just gotten a nuclear disarmament treaty signed with the Soviet Union's leader, and it has (barely) been passed by the U.S. Senate. Both countries agree to get rid of their nuclear arsenals, and to end decades of potential nuclear catastrophe. But there are many who oppose this treaty, including Burt Lancaster, the greatest military hero of the day and head of the Joint Chief of Staff. He is in contact with several others regarding these fears, and they are planning a coup, to replace the President and his supporters and rip up this dangerous treaty. That is the background and story of "Seven Days In May", except that Lancaster's closest assistant, Kirk Douglas, is appalled at the scheme and tips off March and his associates (Martin Balsam, Edmond O'Brien, George Macready). We are also aware that there is certain information that can be gotten by the President that would tarnish Lancaster's American patriot and family man image - his love letters to his mistress (Ava Gardner). Also, as the film goes on, we are aware of the spread of the coup - how Edmund O'Brien is held imprisoned by mutinous soldiers. And how Balsam may have gotten a confession out of one of the weaker links in the scheme. This film is interesting on so many levels. Not only does it include so many good performances in it, it is one of the most "Oscar" filled film casts one can think of - March, Lancaster, Douglas, Balsam, O'Brien, and even the uncredited John Houseman (as the weak-link Admiral Barnswell) all do well in the film. But what is most interesting to me is that the film was made when it was. Because it brings up the issue of whether a political coup can happen here or not." What a treat- I think you would like this. Burt Lancaster had the premier postponed due to JFK's death, but it still did well in theatres." 4 stars!

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House - 1948

It took me A LOT of Cary Grant films before I found his worst- what a disaster!

Dan in Real Life - 2007

Dan Burns is a single father who dedicates his life to his children, but one day he meets Marie at a bookstore. They get to know each other, but then Dan finds out that Marie is actually dating his brother. blah..blah..blah... Go watch sleepless in seattle instead. 2 stars. Wasn't that great for how many times I have been told to watch this movie.

Soylent Green - 1973

Edward G. Robinson made 101 movies, and this one was his last. He was dying of cancer during filming, and actually lost his hearing. He died 10 days after shooting wrapped up. I watched this movie because Charlton Heston and Robinson were such good friends and made this movie together. It was the worst Sci-fi film I have ever seen. 0 stars. What a freaking joke. The story is about the future- the year 2022. There is no food left on the earth. Violence everywhere. When people die they process their bodies and eat each other. What a stupid movie.

The Out of Towners - 1970

This is the original starring Sandy Dennis and Jack Lemmon. The remake stars Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn (1999). My spouse wathced this with me, we enjoyed watching the comedic genius Lemmon have fun with this one. 2.5 stars. Basically Lemmon and Dennis play a couple from Ohio who go to NY for a job interview. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong.