Italianamericans - A documentary by filmmaker Martin Scorsese about his parents experience as Italian immigrants in New York City and about how hard it was to survive in America and about how life was after the war in Sicily. It's a great film with a great meatball recipe at the end of it! Monday, September 24th at 6:00 P.M. MST.
The Last Waltz - Another documentary by Martin Scorsese about the rock group The Band's last performance at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. It's probably one of the greatest concert documentaries ever filmed. Monday, September 24th at 7:00 P.M. MST.
The Man Who Cheated Himself - Lieutenant Ed Cullen finds himself in quite the predicament when his new love interest kills her money grubbing husband in front of him and gets him to help her cover the murder up. Jane Wyatt gives a spot on performance as a woman driven to murder and deception, but that might be because I like Jane Wyatt, she always gives interesting performances. Tuesday, September 25th at 2:45 A.M. MST.
Stir Crazy - Two buddies on their way to Hollywood are framed for a robbery that they didn't commit and are sent to prison, while there they find out how bad the prisons are and how a person can go crazy in jail. This is one of Wilder and Pryor's funniest buddy films that they did together next to Silver Streak which remains their most successful film. I loved this film because these two people, who were such opposites from each other become the others saving grace and support. This movie can be predictable but it's just so much fun to watch them get into the situations that they get into you can't help but have a good time watching it and besides it's two of America's comedic geniuses in a movie so how can you not help but laugh? Tuesday, September 25th at 7:30 P.M. MST.
Greased Lightning - I love movies about the underdog and this one is about as underdog as you can get, not only is Wendell Scott a poor man living in Virginia that wants to be a racecar driver, but he also happens to be African American. This movie shows how you can overcome all obstacles that anyone throws in your way to get to your goal, you just have to be determined and not get in your own way and let others take you down. Richard Pryor shows that he could play more than just a funny guy making you laugh, he could pull you into a story and really let you know how that character was feeling. Tuesday, September 25th at 11:30 P.M. MST.
All This, and Heaven Too - Bette Davis maybe the leading lady in this film, however Barbara O'Neil really steals this film as the murdered wife of Charles Boyer's character, not that O'neil's character doesn't deserve it. This movie is more like being at the theater than watching a movie. The costuming is on point and the story line is interesting. It's a little long but it moves at a good pace and you really don't notice because of the intriguing story line. Wednesday, September 26th at 6:30 A.M. MST.
The Silencers - Fashion photographer Matt Helm's life is about to take a turn when his old boss from his spy days calls and asks him to get back into the spy game! Dean Martin stars in the title role of Matt Helm, photographer by day, spy agent by night. It's loosely based on Donald Hamilton's spy novels involving spy master Matt Helms, who turned up at a time when James Bond was very popular. Wednesday, September 26th at 6:00 P.M. MST.
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life - David Sloane decides to be a real pal and try to save his friend's marriage by going after his friend's mistress, unfortunately he mistakes the wrong woman for his mistress and starts falling for her himself. Wednesday, Thursday September 27th at 2:00 A.M. MST.
What Price Hollywood?- Waitress Mary is an aspiring actress and has a chance meeting with high profile director Maximilian Carey and her career takes off from there. This movie is different version of A Star Is Born, except that Max doesn't marry the rising star, instead he doesn't pursue her so that she is not pulled down by his spiraling out of control drinking and failing career. It's a sweet, somewhat predictable story but once again George Cukor spins a wonderful story that you feel that you get more out of it. Thursday, September 27th at 12:00 P.M. MST.
Black Orpheus - Based on the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, a couple are put together and torn apart during Rio de Janeiro's Carnivale. Orpheus is engaged to Mira and he is not exactly happy with the match, and when he finds the beautiful Eurydice in the apartment next to his, he can't help but fall in love with her, unfortunately things are not meant to be, and of course end in tragedy. It's a sad tale, but at the same time that's what happens when you treat someone else badly, your happiness is usurped in heartbreak. Thursday, September 27th at 9:15 P.M. MST.
The Plumber - A sadistic plumber begins to stalk a young wife, who from the start suspects that something is not right with the man or his work. This one is on here for fun and because I love the work of Peter Weir. Thursday, September 28th at 3:00 A.M. MST.
The Naked City - Basically a prequel to all the murder shows that we have on television these days, this film noir tales the story of a young woman's murder and the police who solve it. This movie also became a television series where a crime in the city was told and how it was solved. Friday, September 28th at 8:15 A.M. MST.
Purple Noon - Loosely based on the novel The Talented Mr.Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, the story follows Tom Ripley as he is sent to get his friend, Phillippe Greenleaf from France and force him to take over his father's business. Things turn sour between the two friends and Ripley decides that he wants Greenleaf's life for his own. Friday, September 28th at 2:15 P.M. MST.
The Odessa File - Young reporter, Peter Miller is stopped at the side of the road listening to the news of President Kennedy's assassination when an ambulance rushes by and he decides to follow it and leads him to the apartment of an elderly Jewish Holocaust survivor who committed suicide. The young reporter is given the man's diary and finds that he had found an SS Officer leaving not that far from him and Miller decides to bring him to justice himself. Saturday, September 29th at 6:00 P.M. MST.
Cinderella Liberty - A sailor out on a liberty pass falls in love with a prostitute and begins taking care of her and her young son while he is delayed orders when the Navy has to find his information. James Caan gives a great performance as John Baggs, Jr. the sailor that is left in limbo. Caan has said that when he thinks back on all the roles that he took after his success in The Godfather that Cinderella Liberty was one of his favorites. It's a tale of love and find your real path in life. Saturday, September 29th 11:45 P.M. MST.
Greased Lightning - I love movies about the underdog and this one is about as underdog as you can get, not only is Wendell Scott a poor man living in Virginia that wants to be a racecar driver, but he also happens to be African American. This movie shows how you can overcome all obstacles that anyone throws in your way to get to your goal, you just have to be determined and not get in your own way and let others take you down. Richard Pryor shows that he could play more than just a funny guy making you laugh, he could pull you into a story and really let you know how that character was feeling. Tuesday, September 25th at 11:30 P.M. MST.
All This, and Heaven Too - Bette Davis maybe the leading lady in this film, however Barbara O'Neil really steals this film as the murdered wife of Charles Boyer's character, not that O'neil's character doesn't deserve it. This movie is more like being at the theater than watching a movie. The costuming is on point and the story line is interesting. It's a little long but it moves at a good pace and you really don't notice because of the intriguing story line. Wednesday, September 26th at 6:30 A.M. MST.
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life - David Sloane decides to be a real pal and try to save his friend's marriage by going after his friend's mistress, unfortunately he mistakes the wrong woman for his mistress and starts falling for her himself. Wednesday, Thursday September 27th at 2:00 A.M. MST.
What Price Hollywood?- Waitress Mary is an aspiring actress and has a chance meeting with high profile director Maximilian Carey and her career takes off from there. This movie is different version of A Star Is Born, except that Max doesn't marry the rising star, instead he doesn't pursue her so that she is not pulled down by his spiraling out of control drinking and failing career. It's a sweet, somewhat predictable story but once again George Cukor spins a wonderful story that you feel that you get more out of it. Thursday, September 27th at 12:00 P.M. MST.
The Plumber - A sadistic plumber begins to stalk a young wife, who from the start suspects that something is not right with the man or his work. This one is on here for fun and because I love the work of Peter Weir. Thursday, September 28th at 3:00 A.M. MST.
The Naked City - Basically a prequel to all the murder shows that we have on television these days, this film noir tales the story of a young woman's murder and the police who solve it. This movie also became a television series where a crime in the city was told and how it was solved. Friday, September 28th at 8:15 A.M. MST.
Purple Noon - Loosely based on the novel The Talented Mr.Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, the story follows Tom Ripley as he is sent to get his friend, Phillippe Greenleaf from France and force him to take over his father's business. Things turn sour between the two friends and Ripley decides that he wants Greenleaf's life for his own. Friday, September 28th at 2:15 P.M. MST.
The Odessa File - Young reporter, Peter Miller is stopped at the side of the road listening to the news of President Kennedy's assassination when an ambulance rushes by and he decides to follow it and leads him to the apartment of an elderly Jewish Holocaust survivor who committed suicide. The young reporter is given the man's diary and finds that he had found an SS Officer leaving not that far from him and Miller decides to bring him to justice himself. Saturday, September 29th at 6:00 P.M. MST.
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