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Psycho (1960) starring Vera Miles, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh

Psycho [Alfred Hitchcock]

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Psycho (1960) starring Vera Miles, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh in the infamous shower scene in "Psycho"
Janet Leigh in the infamous shower scene in “Psycho

Psycho is Alfred Hitchcock’s landmark masterpiece of the macabre. It stars Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, a quiet young man who runs a roadside motel … with his mother. Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), is on the run after stealing from her boss. She stays there, but the ill-fated traveler’s journey ends in the notorious “shower scene”. First a private detective, then Marion’s sister (Vera Miles) search for her. The horror and the suspense mount to a climax where the mysterious killer is finally revealed.

Sleeping Beauty (1959) starring Mary Costa, Bill Shirley

Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty (1959) starring Mary Costa, Bill Shirley

Synopsis of Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty is Disney’s classic fairy tale.  The evil witch, Maleficent, is one of animation’s most spectacular villains. She sends the kingdom’s beloved Princess Aurora into an enchanted sleep. Good Fairies arm the brave Prince Phillip to defeat a fearsome fire-breathing dragon and rescue Aurora. But success in battle may not be enough. For the only way to awaken the Princess is with true love’s kiss!

Mary Reilly (1996) starring Julia Roberts, John Malkovich

Mary Reilly [Jekyll and Hyde]

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Mary Reilly (1996) starring Julia Roberts, John Malkovich

Mary Reilly is a telling of the Jekyll and Hyde story, from the perspective of a housemaid. A housemaid who begins to fall in love with both men …

Jimmy Stewart in Call Northside 777, a classic film noire murder myster

Call Northside 777

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Call Northside 777 (1948) starring Jimmy Stewart, Richard Conte

In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek (Richard Conte) sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank’s mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. O’Neal (Jimmy Stewart) to look into the case. When he begins to investigate he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.

(I've Grown So Lonely) Thinking of You song lyrics

(I’ve Grown So Lonely) Thinking of You song lyrics

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(I’ve Grown So Lonely) Thinking of You song lyrics (1926). Music by Walter Donaldson. Lyrics by Paul Ash. Played during the opening credits of You’ll Find Out, and at Kyser’s radio show. Kay Kyser’s theme song.

I’ve grown so lonesome,
Thinking of you, thinking of you.

Bandolero! starring Jimmy Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy

Bandolero!

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Bandolero! starring Jimmy Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy

In Bandolero!, James Stewart and Dean Martin are brothers who kidnap Raquel Welch and head for Mexico, pursued by George Kennedy

The Undead (1957) starring Pamela Duncan, Richard Garland, directed by Roger Corman

The Undead

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The Undead (1957) starring Pamela Duncan, Richard Garland, directed by Roger Corman

Helene - the protagonist of "The Undead"

In The Undead, a woman is sent back in time via hypnosis. In the dark ages, she’s about to be executed … For witchcraft!

Movie review of Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.

It’s a Wonderful Life

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Movie review of Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.

Buy from Amazon It’s a Wonderful Life is a wonderful film, and a perennial classic at Christmas time. It’s the story of a man named George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) at the end of his rope. He’s about to commit suicide. He feels that his life has been worthless. An angel named Clarence shows him what the world would have been like if he hadn’t been born. He inspires George to not give up, and George returns to his family – on Christmas Eve. Only to find out just how much he’s worth to his community.

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