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1.Skin Game starring: James Garner, Louis Gossett Jr., Susan Clark, Brenda Sykes, Edward Asner directed by: Gordon Douglas, Paul Bogart February 07, 1995
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In the mid-70's James Garner & Louis Gossett teamed up in two memorable episodes of "The Rockford Files". Before that, however, they starred in "The Skin Game" with Susan Clark (best known as the mother on the t.v. show "Webster"). The Skin game is a smart comedy which also functions as an effective critique of the institution of slavery. All three stars are appealing and Garner does what he did best in "Maverick" and Rockford -- the con game. The con here is simple but enjoyable. The movie includes good performances by several familiar character actors of the era and features Ed Asner as the slave-trading bad guy. Due to "political correctness" I don't know if this movie could get made today, which is a shame. Highly recommended!

2.The Homecoming starring: Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, Edgar Bergen, Ellen Corby, Cleavon Little directed by: Fielder Cook October 01, 1996
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This is simply a wonderful production that will fill you with warmth every Christmas. The actors are all first rate, with Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, the late great Cleavon Little, and William Windom doing a phenomenal job. I know it sounds cliche,' but they just don't make 'em like this anymore. I watch this right around the 22nd or 23rd every year with a fire going and it never fails to move me. Get this while it is still in active print...it is simply a wonderful film that you and your family will treasure forever.

3.Return to Salem's Lot starring: Michael Moriarty, Samuel Fuller, Ricky Addison Reed, Andrew Duggan, Evelyn Keyes directed by: Larry Cohen December 13, 1993
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If your a fan of 80's B-Movies like myself, this one is a must-have in your collection. While this doesn't compare to the original Salem's Lot, there is still entertaining humor to be had in this one. Most will rate this film terrible, but as the title of my review goes, it's only for the campy B-Movie collector only. too bad it's not officially on DVD....

4.Secret War of Harry Frigg starring: Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, Andrew Duggan, Tom Bosley, John Williams directed by: Jack Smight March 01, 1992
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It sure would be nice if this movie were to become available on DVD or Blu-Ray it it's original theatrical widescreen release. Remastered sound and picture, if necessary, would be great, too. This is one of Paul Newman's best films. Looking forward to the day.

5.The Incredible Journey of Dr. Meg Laurel starring: Lindsay Wagner, Jane Wyman, Andrew Duggan, Gary Lockwood, Brock Peters directed by: Guy Green April 18, 2000
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As a hillbilly, I'm not offended by that term. I am offended by this movie, though. This collective group of hill people make the Beverly Hillbillies look like Albert Einsteins. The production values and writing are poor. The plot is predictable and cheesey. Don't waste your time. Just turn on the Hallmark channel and watch a couple of episodes of Little House instead. They won't be quite as ridiculous, but they'll hit ya in the same place.

6.Seven Days in May (B&W) starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien directed by: John Frankenheimer June 17, 1997
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Some of the best actors in Hollywood are in this film, but the best performance, as far as I am concerned is by Burt Lancaster. When I read this book and saw the movie as a teenager, it scared me to death to think how easy it would have been to topple our government. I would highly recommend this movie for any age range, with the caveat that reading the book first would enhance the experience.

7.It's Alive starring: John P. Ryan, Sharon Farrell, James Dixon, William Wellman Jr., Shamus Locke directed by: Larry Cohen January 18, 1994
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In "celebration" of the Halloween spirit, my wife and I watched a couple of old horror flicks in recent days. As a lark, one of our selections was Larry Cohen's IT'S ALIVE. I had not seen the film in about 20 years, and I knew perfectly well it was not exactly a class act. But I was looking for modest, guilty-pleasure diversion. It was a diversion, but not altogether a pleasure. Made in 1973/74, it absolutely REEKS of the sensibilities of that fashion-challenged time. Everyone smokes...everywhere. Bosses still played "grab a**" with their secretaries. Fabrics, carpets, cars and curtains were all shades of brown ("earth tones"). Everyone drank hard liquor. If the TV series MAD MEN slavishly recreates the feel of the early `60s...IT'S ALIVE actually gives a somewhat convincing idea of what the ... Read More

8.Seven Days in May starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien directed by: John Frankenheimer March 24, 1995
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Some of the best actors in Hollywood are in this film, but the best performance, as far as I am concerned is by Burt Lancaster. When I read this book and saw the movie as a teenager, it scared me to death to think how easy it would have been to topple our government. I would highly recommend this movie for any age range, with the caveat that reading the book first would enhance the experience.

9.Merrill's Marauders starring: Jeff Chandler, Ty Hardin, Peter Brown, Andrew Duggan, Will Hutchins directed by: Samuel Fuller May 24, 1995
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As a young Air Force corpsman stationed at Clark airbase during the filming of Merrill's Marauders, I had the opportunity to be on the set several times as the "resident" medical person in case of an accident or injury and had a short scene in the film with Andy Dugan that ended up on the cutting room floor. I met all the stars and had a ball. Besides, I got paid $20 per day and they served a great box lunch. One of the blogs I have read says that the extras were members of the Army Special Forces. That is not true, they were air force folks. Another blog states that Jeff injured his back while making the movie. That, too, is incorrect. He came to the Philippines with a serious back injury. It was exacerbated by the extreme work he did on the film. I worked in the orthopedic ward at the time of the filming and he slept on a hard ... Read More

10.Palm Springs Weekend starring: Troy Donahue, Connie Stevens, Ty Hardin, Stefanie Powers, Robert Conrad directed by: Norman Taurog September 01, 1998
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This was the first movie I saw when I was a kid. I was almost seven at the time and it was on a double bill with "The Sword and The Stone." My mum dropped my two sisters and myself off at the Altantic Theater in Long Beach, California and this movie played first. I can't tell you a thing about the Disney movie, but I remember just about every scene from Palm Springs Weekend. The '63 Thunderbird, Bugs Bunny, Stephanie Powers, Connie Stevens, the pool with the bubbles and the car chase at the end. Hard to believe, but this film made me want to work in the movies. And so I did. I have worked in film and video most of my career and I always tell people this was the film that first gave me the notion. During my career I have been fortunate to meet two of the ... Read More

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