One of America’s preeminent historians, Ken Burns became a household name when his nine-part documentary “The Civil War” first aired on PBS in 1990. A hit with critics and audiences alike, “The Civil War” received many honors including two Emmys…
Released in 1962 and based on a novel by Jan de Hertog, The Spinal Road stars Rock Hudson as Anton Drager, an egotistical young doctor in the 1930’s, who maneuvers his way to leprosy-ridden Indonesia to work under famed doctor…
Based on the second half of the acclaimed novel by John Steinbeck, East of Eden is essentially the story of Adam and Eve after they were expelled from the Garden of Eden. Here, Eden is a ranch they used to…
Adapted from Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a character driven drama that gives its actors a real chance to shine. Released in 1958, the film was a big hit; audiences flocked to…
The Big Country may not be William Wyler’s best work, but it’s certainly illustrative of his style. The rather simple story is dwarfed by the breathtaking scenery, with its wide vistas and rugged canyon. In fact, its vastness is a…
It is the holiday season friends. That means that the studios are trying to put forward their best stuff in hopes that their special editions and mega-sets will make it to your gift giving list this year; I’ve been receiving…