Planet of the Spiders is the Third Doctor’s last and most dangerous adventure. A misguided group of transcendental chanters forge an unnatural link with the evil spider rulers of Metebelis 3. Who plan to expand their control of “two legs” to the rest of the galaxy.
It should be said that The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is an adaptation of the stage play, not the original story. Having said that, it’s an excellent telling of the Jekyll/Hyde story. Jack Palance turns in a great performance as Hyde. Rarely, if ever, has Hyde been portrayed as what he is. The dark side of human nature. Rage without mercy, jealousy, anger, pettiness … It’s a long list. And Jack Palance does a wonderful job of bringing this monster to life on screen.
One Body Too Many – insurance salesman Jack Haley stumbles onto an eccentric millionaire’s will, and the murder mystery among his relatives.
Flying down to Rio is an RKO musical, built around a romantic triangle. The main characters are played by Dolores del Rio, Gene Raymond and Raul Roulien. But it’s remembered for the third- and fourth-billed couple. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are paired for the first time, and steal the show. When the film ends, the last image we see isn’t the leads. It’s Fred and Ginger.
The Piccolino (1935) Words and Music by Irving Berlin, sung by Ginger Rogers and Chorus, danced by Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Chorus in Top Hat
Frederic March stars as the legendary explorer, Christopher Columbus. Navigating the Spanish court intrigues, mutinous crew, and then …
Shoot a Crooked Arrow – The Archer (Art Carney) decides to rob from the rich, give to the poor, and pilfer Batman’s Gotham City!
Godzilla 2014 is a gritty, realistic sci-fi action epic. The King of the Monsters returns to his roots as one of the world’s most recognized monsters. He’s pitted against malevolent creatures that threaten humanity’s existence.
The Man Who Never Was is a World War II thriller. In order to mislead the Nazis about an invasion, the British take an anonymous corpse, “make” him a fake officer, plant fake orders on him, and leave the corpse where the Nazis will find him…
Song lyrics to I Can’t Get Mississippi Off My Mind (1931) Music by Harry Akst Trouble on my handsKnew I did wrongSeeking other lands where I don’t belongNo matter where I goThis heart just seems…
