Collection ID 700
Director: John Ireland, Edward Sampson
Starring: John Ireland, Dorothy Malone, Bruce Carlisle, Iris Adrian, Marshall Bradford
Genre: Crime
Studio: Palo Alto Productions   Release date: 1955   Rated: Approved   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: A man wrongly imprisoned for murder breaks out of jail. He wants to clear his name, but with the police pursuing him, he's forced to take a beautiful young woman, driving a fast sports car, hostage and slip into a cross-border sports car race to try to make it to Mexico before the police get him.
My Rating:
My Review: A Roger Corman story, starring John Ireland and Dorothy Malone is co-directed by John Ireland and Edward Sampson. This is not the movie you're thinking about. The rights to the title were purchased for 2001 movie starring Vin Diesel, but the stories are very different. Here is a movie about a man on the run. Wrongly imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit, Frank Webster (Played by John Ireland) has broken out of prison. While he wants to clear his name, he doesn't trust the cops and he ends up on the run. When his cover is blown, he kidnaps a beautiful young women and the race is on. Driving her souped up Jaguar, the two enter a professional race and try to make Mexico while the police pull the noose tight. The story wasn't very original, and it followed some fairly predictable plot lines. The pacing had problems; the movie was rather slow and dull at times. The acting was mediocre at best. The best part of the movie were some of the racing scenes and the classic cars depicted. Thankfully, I only paid a buck for this movie.

Collection ID 1058
Director: Rob Cohen
Starring: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Rick Yune
Genre: Thriller
Studio: Universal Pictures   Release date: 2001   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Undercover cops infiltrate Los Angeles street racers to bust a hijacking ring.
My Rating:
My Review: A summer block-buster done right. Hot cars, hot women and chiseled dudes. This movie is more about style than substance, but it sure succeeds in that regard. Creating a genre and a franchise that lives on (work on FF6 is underway for a 2013 release). The story? Paul Walker plays Brian O'Connor, an undercover cop posing as a gear-head with a job at the local parts shop. Vin Diesel plays Domenic 'Dom' Toretto, leader of a local group of street racers. O'Connor is on the trail of a group of street gang that hijacks semis for high-priced cargo. O'Connor struggles to fit in with the street racers while investigating some leads. The stakes get higher when rival gangs come under suspicion and mix it up with Dom's crew. O'Connor's allegiances are tested when the police pressure him to produce evidence linking Dom's crew to the hijackings. The story is relatively straight forward, and the dialogue is lame, but the action is scorchin' in this adrenaline powered, super sexy, summer block-buster. The acting was o.k. Vin Diesel is a pretty good 'Action Hero' and the supporting cast was well matched in casting. 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 1390
Director: John Ireland, Edward Sampson
Starring: John Ireland, Dorothy Malone, Bruce Carlisle, Iris Adrian, Marshall Bradford
Genre: Crime
Studio: Palo Alto Productions   Release date: 1955   Rated: Approved   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: A man wrongly imprisoned for murder breaks out of jail. He wants to clear his name, but with the police pursuing him, he's forced to take a beautiful young woman, driving a fast sports car, hostage and slip into a cross-border sports car race to try to make it to Mexico before the police get him.
My Rating:
My Review: A Roger Corman story, starring John Ireland and Dorothy Malone is co-directed by John Ireland and Edward Sampson. This is not the movie you're thinking about. The rights to the title were purchased for 2001 movie starring Vin Diesel, but the stories are very different. Here is a movie about a man on the run. Wrongly imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit, Frank Webster (Played by John Ireland) has broken out of prison. While he wants to clear his name, he doesn't trust the cops and he ends up on the run. When his cover is blown, he kidnaps a beautiful young women and the race is on. Driving her souped up Jaguar, the two enter a professional race and try to make Mexico while the police pull the noose tight. The story wasn't very original, and it followed some fairly predictable plot lines. The pacing had problems; the movie was rather slow and dull at times. The acting was mediocre at best. The best part of the movie were some of the racing scenes and the classic cars depicted. Thankfully, I only paid a buck for this movie.

Collection ID 56
Director: Adrian Lyne
Starring: Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Ellen Hamilton Latzen, Stuart Pankin
Genre: Drama
Studio: Paramount Pictures   Release date: 1987   Rated: R   
Language (Country): German, English (USA)
Summary: A married man's one night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.
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My Review: Michael Douglas stars as Dan Gallagher (A New York lawyer), Glenn Close plays Alex Forrest (Magazine Editor) and Anne Archer plays Dan Gallagher's wife. Dan's a happily married attorney, living the good life working for a publishing company when he crosses paths with Alex Forrest, an attractive wolf in sheep's clothing. Alex seduces Dan and a brief affair sets the stage for this terrifying, erotic thriller and emotional roller-coaster of a story. The affair serves as catalyst for Glenn Closes's psychotic character. The cinematography was quite good, as was the acting. Unfortunately, the character writing was a bit weak, and the direction lagged in that regard. The pacing, editing and soundtrack were very well done but the ending felt a bit staged. I give it a 3 out of 5.

Collection ID 858
Director: Adrian Lyne
Starring: Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Ellen Hamilton Latzen, Stuart Pankin
Genre: Drama
Studio: Paramount Pictures   Release date: 1987   Rated: R   
Language (Country): German, English (USA)
Summary: A married man's one night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.
My Rating:
My Review: Michael Douglas stars as Dan Gallagher (A New York lawyer), Glenn Close plays Alex Forrest (Magazine Editor) and Anne Archer plays Dan Gallagher's wife. Dan's a happily married attorney, living the good life working for a publishing company when he crosses paths with Alex Forrest, an attractive wolf in sheep's clothing. Alex seduces Dan and a brief affair sets the stage for this terrifying, erotic thriller and emotional roller-coaster of a story. The affair serves as catalyst for Glenn Closes's psychotic character. The cinematography was quite good, as was the acting. Unfortunately, the character writing was a bit weak, and the direction lagged in that regard. The pacing, editing and soundtrack were very well done but the ending felt a bit staged. I give it a 3 out of 5.

Collection ID 205
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland
Genre: Drama
Studio: Columbia Pictures Corporation   Release date: 1992   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, Spanish, French (USA)
Summary: Neo military lawyer Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder; they contend they were acting under orders.
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Collection ID 843
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland
Genre: Drama
Studio: Columbia Pictures Corporation   Release date: 1992   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, Spanish, French (USA)
Summary: New military lawyer Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder; they contend they were acting under orders.
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Collection ID 815
Director: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Leonard Frey
Genre: Musical
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)   Release date: 1971   Rated: G   
Language (Country): English, Spanish, French ()
Summary: "An outstanding accomplishment in every category" (Boxoffice), this lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the century czarist Russia. Nominated* for eight Academy Awards(r), including Best Picture and Best Director, and featuring such classic songs as "If I Were A Rich Man," "Matchmaker" and "Sunrise, Sunset," Fiddler on the Roof is a universal story of hope, love and acceptancea "stunning, joyful and jubilant" (New York Daily News) musical masterpiece.
My Rating:
My Review: This movie deservedly captured three Oscars, and now I know why. While I've never seen it before, I've heard of it. Of course I heard how great it was, and I have to admit - I wasn't surprised when I watched it. I was entertained, captivated, emotionally rewarded and thoroughly pleased by the time the movie ended. The first lines of dialogue do a great service to this film... Tevye: A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But here, in our little village of Anatevka, you might say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof trying to scratch out a pleasant, simple tune without breaking his neck. It isn't easy. You may ask 'Why do we stay up there if it's so dangerous?' Well, we stay because Anatevka is our home. And how do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word: tradition! Filmed on location in Croatia, this musical is a movie based on a stage play, which in turn is based upon the stories by Sholem Aleichem's, about life for a Jewish peasant and his family in Czarist Russia. This humble milkman does his best to provide a home, food and proper parenting to his three daughters. All the while social pressures are building in his nation, his community and the world at large. The movie contains numerous layers, a struggling political background, a local community canvas, a strong ethnic framework, a loving family, and a conflicted personal engagement. The acting/actors were fantastic. Especially Topol as Tevye in the lead. The music was warm, sweeping, inspirational and moving. The violin work was truly memorable.

Collection ID 815.5
Director: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Leonard Frey
Genre: Musical
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)   Release date: 1971   Rated: G   
Language (Country): English, Spanish, French ()
Summary: "An outstanding accomplishment in every category" (Boxoffice), this lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the century czarist Russia. Nominated* for eight Academy Awards(r), including Best Picture and Best Director, and featuring such classic songs as "If I Were A Rich Man," "Matchmaker" and "Sunrise, Sunset," Fiddler on the Roof is a universal story of hope, love and acceptancea "stunning, joyful and jubilant" (New York Daily News) musical masterpiece.
My Rating:
My Review: This movie deservedly captured three Oscars, and now I know why. While I've never seen it before, I've heard of it. Of course I heard how great it was, and I have to admit - I wasn't surprised when I watched it. I was entertained, captivated, emotionally rewarded and thoroughly pleased by the time the movie ended. The first lines of dialogue do a great service to this film... Tevye: A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But here, in our little village of Anatevka, you might say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof trying to scratch out a pleasant, simple tune without breaking his neck. It isn't easy. You may ask 'Why do we stay up there if it's so dangerous?' Well, we stay because Anatevka is our home. And how do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word: tradition! Filmed on location in Croatia, this musical is a movie based on a stage play, which in turn is based upon the stories by Sholem Aleichem's, about life for a Jewish peasant and his family in Czarist Russia. This humble milkman does his best to provide a home, food and proper parenting to his three daughters. All the while social pressures are building in his nation, his community and the world at large. The movie contains numerous layers, a struggling political background, a local community canvas, a strong ethnic framework, a loving family, and a conflicted personal engagement. The acting/actors were fantastic. Especially Topol as Tevye in the lead. The music was warm, sweeping, inspirational and moving. The violin work was truly memorable.

Collection ID 1555
Director: Norman Jewison
Starring: Topol, Leonard Frey
Genre: Musical
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)   Release date: 1971   Rated: G   
Language (Country): English, Spanish, French ()
Summary: "An outstanding accomplishment in every category" (Boxoffice), this lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the century czarist Russia. Nominated* for eight Academy Awards(r), including Best Picture and Best Director, and featuring such classic songs as "If I Were A Rich Man," "Matchmaker" and "Sunrise, Sunset," Fiddler on the Roof is a universal story of hope, love and acceptancea "stunning, joyful and jubilant" (New York Daily News) musical masterpiece.
My Rating:
My Review: This movie deservedly captured three Oscars, and now I know why. While I've never seen it before, I've heard of it. Of course I heard how great it was, and I have to admit - I wasn't surprised when I watched it. I was entertained, captivated, emotionally rewarded and thoroughly pleased by the time the movie ended. The first lines of dialogue do a great service to this film... Tevye: A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But here, in our little village of Anatevka, you might say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof trying to scratch out a pleasant, simple tune without breaking his neck. It isn't easy. You may ask 'Why do we stay up there if it's so dangerous?' Well, we stay because Anatevka is our home. And how do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word: tradition! Filmed on location in Croatia, this musical is a movie based on a stage play, which in turn is based upon the stories by Sholem Aleichem's, about life for a Jewish peasant and his family in Czarist Russia. This humble milkman does his best to provide a home, food and proper parenting to his three daughters. All the while social pressures are building in his nation, his community and the world at large. The movie contains numerous layers, a struggling political background, a local community canvas, a strong ethnic framework, a loving family, and a conflicted personal engagement. The acting/actors were fantastic. Especially Topol as Tevye in the lead. The music was warm, sweeping, inspirational and moving. The violin work was truly memorable.