This is Jan Troell’s second chapter of the landmark Swedish epic which began with “The Emigrants,” starring Max Von Sydow and Liv Ullmann. An impressive chronicle of the life and times of the Swedish immigrants in Minnesota, covering the time period up to and beyond the Civil War. Though they did not come to America […]

This terrifically entertaining adventure, about man versus wolves of the Arctic Circle, is marked by stunning imagery of a Northern winter. Writer and director Carroll Ballard, who previously made the brilliant tale, The Black Stallion, adapted to the screen Farley Mowat’s autobiographical novel of the same name. Charles Martin Smith plays Tyler, a biologist determined […]

Written and directed by Jaime De Arminan, The Nest was Spain’s nominee for the Best Foreign Language Oscar. The tale centers on the relationship between an older wealthy man and a young girl, who’s only 13. Oscar Context: The winner was the Soviet film, Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears. Share this:

One of underwater star Esther Williams’ most popular vehicles, MGM’s Technicolor musical “Neptune’s Daughter” is a light, enjoyable, camp fare. Williams, who plays Eve Barrett, a bathing-suit manufacturer and model, is paired with Red Skelton as Jack Spratt, the masseur at a fancy polo club, who falls for Eve’s sister (Betty Garrett). To prove worthy […]

This propganda feature, made by RKO in 1942, centers on the men of the merchant marine. Directed by A. Edward Sutherland, the film stars Pat O’Brien, George Murphy, Jackie Cooper, and Desi Arnaz. Though nominated for the Special Effects Oscar, it did not win.  The winner was Cecil B. DeMille’s Reap the Wild Wind. Share […]