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1.The Desert Song starring: Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae, Steve Cochran, Raymond Massey, Dick Wesson directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone July 08, 1994
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I love old musicals and think Gordon MacRae was one of the greatest singers of all times. I have quite a collection of these, including an out-of-print copy of "Deep In My Heart," the story of Sigmund Romberg's career. I also have "The Student Prince." This movie, "The Desert Song," was really fun to watch and filled with great music. The acting of some of these old singers is not as great as their singing, but if you like the old musicals the way I do, this is one of the best. My only regret is that so many of them are only available on VHS and have not been made into DVD format.

2.Seventh Cross starring: Spencer Tracy, Signe Hasso, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Agnes Moorehead directed by: Fred Zinnemann September 01, 1998
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Seven men escaped from Westhofen, but just one of them George Heissler will surmount all the obstacles to find at last, to materialize this dream. This movie tells us about the multiple difficulties that George will have to feat in order to survive. Struggling and absorbing episode based on real facts in Germany 1936, when dissent was already considered a serious evidence of sedition and betrayal against the totalitarian state. Impeccable acting of Spencer Tracy and fine direction of Fred Zinnemman.

3.Best Years of Our Lives (1946) starring: Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Myrna Loy, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo directed by: William Wyler December 09, 1994
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Many viewers of this great American movie -- it won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, for 1946 -- are unaware that it was based on a most unusual book-length narrative poem by MacKinlay Kantor, "Glory for Me," published in 1945. In 1970, I was a lieutenant working at the Air Force Historical Research Center. The older historians told a word-of-mouth story how the book and the movie came to be. No doubt the story had been embroidered over many years of retelling, but here's the way I heard it. In 1944, movie titan Samuel Goldwyn knew that whether the allied victory in World War II would come sooner, or later, millions of American veterans would return home. Many -- especially those with physical and psychological wounds -- would have trouble finding jobs and "readjusting." ... Read More

4.It Happens Every Spring starring: Ray Milland, Jean Peters, Paul Douglas, Ed Begley, Ted de Corsia directed by: Lloyd Bacon April 06, 1994
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A must see if you are a baseball fan or a fan of comedy and wonderful endings. The only thing that would make it better is if it were on DVD.

5.The Fountainhead starring: Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Raymond Massey, Kent Smith, Robert Douglas directed by: King Vidor September 01, 1998
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Technically, this is one of the worst movies ever made. The acting is stilted, the music is predictable, and the set designs are pedantic. Gary Cooper hated his interpretation of the courtroom scene. Ayn fought tooth and nail with the studio heads to have it filmed exactly as she wrote it. Unfortunately she won. The heavy hand of novelist Ayn Rand's script is evident throughout. Fortunately, the theme of the story, a man's uncompromising individuality, more than makes up for the film's shortcomings. Throughout her life, Ayn, (pronounced eye-ann), Rand, influenced by her childhood experiences in communist Russia, campaigned for the rights of the individual over the collective. Her novel "The Fountainhead" was her crowning achievement in this direction. Although her ideas did not translate into film ... Read More

6.Uncle Meat starring: Massimo Bassoli, Rodney Bingenheimer, Jimmy Carl Black, Ray Collins (IV), Roy Estrada January 31, 1989
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This is one of those movies where you get it or you don't. Fans of screwed up absurdist humor will likely love it as Zappa is mainly depicting how warped his friends, bandmates, and himself are through a succession of rapid fire edits and mini skits. If that's not your cup of tea, then you might wanna sit this one out as it's likely to cause annoyance. There is some seriously funny material here and was hurting afterward from my laughter the first time I saw it. Superior to 200 Motels IMHO. A good one for repeated viewing as it is pretty densely packed with a glorious insanity that is rare in the world of film.

7.Leave Her to Heaven starring: Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price, Mary Philips directed by: John M. Stahl February 15, 1995
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Ellen (Gene Tierney) is a beautiful, intelligent young woman. She is outwardly perfect in every regard. Unfortunately, she is lacking some things internally. Ellen has no conscience. She also lacks compassion, empathy, and a few other human qualities. Ellen lives only to please herself, by any means necessary. Along comes a handsome, successful writer (Cornel Wilde) who catches Ellen's eye. She wants him, but wait, she's already engaged to be married to another man (Vincent Price). No problem! In Ellen's mind, all she needs to do is remove her engagement ring and move on. She'll marry the writer now. This comes as quite a shock to both men involved. This is just the way Ellen thinks and lives her life. No one else matters. They are all mere pawns to help her get her own satisfaction. Sometimes these pawns get in ... Read More

8.Summer Stock starring: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Eddie Bracken, Gloria DeHaven, Marjorie Main directed by: Charles Walters April 01, 1992
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"Summer Stock" has always been one of my favorite movies. Because it's the type of old movie that everyone can enjoy. There's singing and dancing and lots of laughs and drama and theatrics. In this picture Miss Judy Garland (may she rest in peace) stars as Jane Falbury, a farmer who reluctantly allows a theater company to stay on at her farm to rehearse for their big performance. I know the story is a little hockey, but does that matter, really? This is the very first time I ever saw a picture with Mr. Gene Kelly (playing the male lead, Joe Ross) and he was absolutely perfect. Anyone could tell that there was a lot of magic and chemistry between him and Miss Garland because when they were on the screen together it was always amazing to watch. My favorite part in the movie is at the end when ... Read More

9.The Magnificent Ambersons starring: Georgia Backus, Anne Baxter, Richard Bennett, William Blees, Ray Collins August 13, 1996
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It's an era of inventions and opportunities. Sometimes those who fear change in technology also fear change in any form. A story of one stubborn and unflinching wealthy family and what happens when they cross paths with an idealistic father and daughter. There's romance and curiosity that draws them together and suspicion, jealousy and selfishness that keeps them apart. It is photographed with stunning results. Welles' tragedy is as spellbinding as a Shakespeare play. The camera shots and sets are incredible!

10.Command Decision starring: Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, Van Johnson, Brian Donlevy, Charles Bickford directed by: Sam Wood September 01, 1998
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One of the earliest attempts to show the politics and terrible strain on a leader's conscience as America debates the effectiveness of daylight bombing. Great dialogue, made more intense by Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, and Brian Donleavy. Not much in the way of plane shots.....I suggest Twelve O'Clock High for more of that, and we do not see the leaders crack as they do in Twelve O'Clock High. Not much in the way of extras.

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