There is absolutely no limit to the scads of money that Hollywood will spend to keep us entertained. They realize that the more they can seduce us into the theaters with special effects, head-spinning plots and premium actors, the more they stand a chance to make millions of dollars.
Here is 7 movies worth watching:
Rich and Strange – Kendall and Barry, an miserably married couple, are provided money and voyage around the world; he has an event with a “princess,” when she gets to be amorously emotionally involved to an explorer. Cast includes Henry Kendall, Joan Barry, Betty Amann, Percy Marmont, and Elsie Randolph. (83 minutes, 1932)
China Nine Liberty 37 – This is a bewildering Western in which railroad tycoons spare a gentleman from gallows in trade for killing another gunfighter. The gunfighter’s girl falls for the killer and helps do his wicked work. Title refers to the signpost giving distance to 2 close-by towns. Cast includes Warren Oates, Fabio Testi, Jenny Agutter, and Sam Peckinpah. (102 minutes, 1978)
Each Dawn I Die – Journalist Cagney is framed, and sent to the penitentiary where he meets a tough inmate, Raft. There is outstanding acting all around. Cagney hits a white-hot peak with his part, however the last half of film gets to be outrageously implausible. Music score composed by Max Steiner. Cast includes James Cagney, George Raft, George Bancroft, Jane Bryan, Maxie Rosenbloom, Stanley Ridges, Louis Jean Heydt, Abner Biberman, John Wray, Victor Jory, and Thurston Chamber. (92 minutes, 1939)
Sing, You Sinners – Gambling Crosby couldn’t face accountability, regardless of jabbing his brother MacMurray. Three siblings with different interests have a singing act. Can the other two siblings save the day when the gambling sibling bets on a “sure thing”? Includes Wesley Ruggles, Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray, Donald O’Connor, Elizabeth Patterson, Ellen Drew, and John Gallaudet. (88 minutes, 1938)
Big Trouble in Little China – Buddy Blowhard trucker Russell finds himself at large in Chinatown, while a friend’s fiance is kidnapped right in front of his eyes. High tech Indiana Jones fashion venture has colossal tongue-in-cheek manner, however everything else in reference to it is colossal, too including Russell’s John Wayne swagger. Superb electric music score. The cast includes Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun, James Hong, Champ Wong, and Kate Burton. (99 minutes, 1986)
The Bourne Ultimatum – In the third movie of the series, Jason Bourne is still being sought after by those who had educated him into the extreme assassin that he is. Having lost his memory when almost being murdered, Bourne is retracing his past to try to realize who he was, and why everybody wants him dead. All his skills are put to the test, as the C.I.A. is relentless in its effort to have him eliminated. Starring Matt Damon and Julia Stiles.
Happy Gilmore – Hockey player Happy Gilmore finds his slap shot power translates into 400 yard plus drives in golf. Needing money to help his grandma save her house, he is going to try pro golf. His putting is as awful as his driving is good, so he has a lot to learn. Overcoming all odds, Happy wins the tour championship and now can save grandma’s house.
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