Paul-Anderson Movie Reviews

Frank Sinatra had his first featured film role in "Higher and Higher," a musical romantic comedy. The story deals with a household of servants who learn their employer is bankrupt. The valet Mike (Jack Haley), wants to pass off Millie (Michelle Morgan), the scullery maid, as Drake's debutante daughter in the hopes she can snag a wealthy husband. I am sure this sounded like a good idea at the time. Their prime target is Frank (Sinatra), the guy next door. Another prospect, Fitzroy Wilson (Victor Borge), turns out to be equally phony, while society matron Mrs. Keating (Elisabeth Risdon), has plans for her own debutante daughter Catherine (Barbara Hale). You know everybody is going to end up living (and singing) happily ever after, but for most of the film it is up in the air as to how everybody is going to end up pairing up, so it is not overly predictable. A pleasant enough musical, once you get past the convoluted plot, the film is certainly representative of the early Frank Sinatra who was beloved of the bobby soxers, who is essentially playing himself here. Sinatra sings five songs in "Higher and Higher," all written by Jimmy McHugh and Harold Adamson: "You Belong in a Love Song," "I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night," "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening," "The Music Stopped," and "I Saw You First." Based on the play by Gladys Hurlbut and Joshua Logan, this 1943 film was directed by Tim Whelan and should be checked out by any and all Frank Sinatra fans who want to remember what the Chairman of the Board was like when he started out in the mailroom.

When you come across something that has caught your eye you don't forget it easily. This classic, "Higher and Higher", caught my eye about 6 years ago, when my mother was introducing her children to a higher plain of movies. Classic Movies! Ah, just let the Words roll off your tounge. The movie will have you in stiches from beginning to end, and asking for more. Romance, comedy, and a mysterious twist at the end, that keeps comming at you minute after minute. Character acting, of course is flawless. The comradery between the actors and actresses seemed to be weaved together like a tightly nit throw blanket designed to comfort and keep you warm in any situation. So, as you rent this Comedic video remember that it will take you Higher and Higher.

Ok so it's highly unlikely that even a scullery maid could make that many stupid mistakes and sure, they sing a tune at the drop of a hat, but the atmposhere is so light and funny. True entertainment comes from classic movies. It's almost impossible to find modern humour, but you put in a movie like "Higher and Higher" and it's so light that it gives you an instant lift. I think it's witty and adorable and I highly reccomend it to old movie lovers like me! :)

Frank Sinatra had his first featured film role in "Higher and Higher," a musical romantic comedy. The story deals with a household of servants who learn their employer is bankrupt. The valet Mike (Jack Haley), wants to pass off Millie (Michelle Morgan), the scullery maid, as Drake's debutante daughter in the hopes she can snag a wealthy husband. I am sure this sounded like a good idea at the time. Their prime target is Frank (Sinatra), the guy next door. Another prospect, Fitzroy Wilson (Victor Borge), turns out to be equally phony, while society matron Mrs. Keating (Elisabeth Risdon), has plans for her own debutante daughter Catherine (Barbara Hale). You know everybody is going to end up living (and singing) happily ever after, but for most of the film it is up in the air as to how everybody is going to end up pairing up, so it is not overly predictable. A pleasant enough musical, once you get past the convoluted plot, the film is certainly representative of the early Frank Sinatra who was beloved of the bobby soxers, who is essentially playing himself here. Sinatra sings five songs in "Higher and Higher," all written by Jimmy McHugh and Harold Adamson: "You Belong in a Love Song," "I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night," "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening," "The Music Stopped," and "I Saw You First." Based on the play by Gladys Hurlbut and Joshua Logan, this 1943 film was directed by Tim Whelan and should be checked out by any and all Frank Sinatra fans who want to remember what the Chairman of the Board was like when he started out in the mailroom.

When you come across something that has caught your eye you don't forget it easily. This classic, "Higher and Higher", caught my eye about 6 years ago, when my mother was introducing her children to a higher plain of movies. Classic Movies! Ah, just let the Words roll off your tounge. The movie will have you in stiches from beginning to end, and asking for more. Romance, comedy, and a mysterious twist at the end, that keeps comming at you minute after minute. Character acting, of course is flawless. The comradery between the actors and actresses seemed to be weaved together like a tightly nit throw blanket designed to comfort and keep you warm in any situation. So, as you rent this Comedic video remember that it will take you Higher and Higher.

Ok so it's highly unlikely that even a scullery maid could make that many stupid mistakes and sure, they sing a tune at the drop of a hat, but the atmposhere is so light and funny. True entertainment comes from classic movies. It's almost impossible to find modern humour, but you put in a movie like "Higher and Higher" and it's so light that it gives you an instant lift. I think it's witty and adorable and I highly reccomend it to old movie lovers like me! :)

Well, what can I say? I love Tony Danza and all, but I really didn't think that highly of this movie. Mostly for religious reasons. He was a neglectful father, he didn't accept the offer, God tried to punish him for not taking the job, he was not approached by God, but by a mysterious stranger. His son wants the ark destroyed, and all he's interested in is himself. No where in the bible does it say anything about all those things. God's word is the truth, and this movie turned it in to almost a complete lie. I only watched this movie half way through, so I give it thumbs down.

I saw this movie a long time ago on T.V., so when it was released on video, I had to have it! Although this movie is called "Noah", It's not about him. It's about Norman Waters, a widower with three boys. Hes a construction worker who cheats people out of their money. He's the last person you would have expected God to act through, but God sends a messanger to tell Norman to build an arc using the same blue prints Noah used so many years ago. It takes him a while to realise that there really is a flood comeing and that he does need to build the arc. As he falls in love with the owner of the local pet shop, and starts being the father his children need, the flood comes. Will he be selfish enough to leave everyone else to die, or is he a changed man? Tony Danza gives an outstanding performance as Norman and you are sure to love this movie! This price is great and the video comes in a clamshell case so you can keep it for years to come!

Disney and Tony Danza - a combination that guarantees entertainment! Norman Waters, the widower with three sons and a not-so-honest construction worker, receives the test of his life when God sends a messenger to him. The messenger must convince Norman to build an arc, as he will be sending the disasterous flood in the near future. Norman responds like anyone probably would in the similar situation, but when he accepts his fate, his sanity begins to be questioned by those around him. Eventually, a local pet shop owner helps him supply the animals for the arc, even sacrificing her entire savings and business for the project.... all while the two fall in love. This project tests his relationship with his sons, with their various feelings about their dad's activities. In addition, the community, friends, and business associates add to the complications of Norman's fate. Norman cannot help to make some permanent changes in his beliefs and future actions, but you'll be surprised at the results. This is an excellent movie, that does stress the fact that sometimes things may not quite make sense to others - but we all have to do, what we have to do. There are many more levels to this movie that I can describe here in such a short review... so I highly recommend you watch this movie to obtain the full impact of it. Enjoy!

Oh my god this was horrible. Do not believe that first review. "What more could you ask for?" I know what more I could ask for: some acting talent. Some of the people in the film are so bad that I could not watch them act and breathe normally at the same time. Also, a story, a script, a plot and a point would probably help too. The stunts in this film are the worst that I have ever seen. Please don't bother seeing it for yourself to find out. Some mysteries are better left unsolved!

Don't believe that person from Dullsville Minnesota. This
person has a bad taste in movies. I saw this movie when it was on HBO in the afternoon without knowing about this movie & It was
funny & enjoyable It had a great plot that people could easilly
understand. Watch this movie It's a nice descent film to watch
with the whole family.

This movie is a classic, it shows the daily problems of rejects in a camp where they have to fight for their right to be accepted as cool guys. This movie was great 10 years ago and its still great now. Sit back, relax and enjoy with your family!!!

Four former Doctor Whos are reunited, so that in itself is a treat. The four are Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, and Sylvester McCoy, a.k.a. Doctors 3, 5, 6, and 7. Two other Who alumni who appear are Nicola Bryant, who played Peri, the Sixth Doctor's assistant, but here, is Baker's co-worker and love interest, and Michael Wisher, best known for providing Dalek voices as well as playing Davros in "Genesis Of The Daleks" and appearing in "Terror Of The Autons," "Carnival Of Monsters," and "Planet Of Evil." Wisher plays the Secretary of State for the Environment here.

The story is about investigative reporter Al Dunbar (Davison), who's latest target is the Airzone Corporation, an organization who has been hired by the government to clean up the air. His mentor Oliver Trethewey, is mildly impressed with the video exposé that opens the program, and urges him to press even further. With the aid of his eco-nutter activist collaborator, Anthony Stanwick, Dunbar hacks into Airzone's central computer with a disk given to him by his lover, an Airzone employee, who is later discovered and subjected to the Airzone Solution. Breaking into the central computer of the facility, Dunbar discovers a horrifying secret, at which point, he is detected by the alarm system. Before he can escape, he is captured and later found dead.

Weatherman Arnie Davis (Baker), whose concern for pollution is limited to his cheery weather reports replete with clowning around, suddenly sees Dunbar dying and collapses during one of his reports. Dunbar's reappearance begins to affect his job and personal life with Elenya Brown(Nicola Bryant). He does some digging around of his own, and becomes involved, placing his job in jeopardy.

He unwillingly teams up with Stanwick, who doesn't seem to care too much for him, and with help from Ellie, tries to pick up the pieces where Dunbar left off.

Jon Pertwee (Oliver Trethewey), doesn't have much screen time, but appears as a somewhat omniscient presence looking out for Davis and McCoy.

Colin Baker as Arnie Davis puts in another solid role as someone who is trying to cope with the change in circumstance fate has thrown at him, and the birth of his conscience.

Sylvester McCoy plays Stanwick more irascibly than he did as the Doctor. He's clearly scornful of Davis but is forced to become a reluctant ally in order to get to the truth behind Airzone.

The story is compact, leaving not much room for character development, but that can be excused by Bill Bagg's budget of an fifty-minutes to an hour for its programs.

Set in the near future, Airzone presents a grim picture of a world where people need to be protected from the toxic air by umbrellas and oxy-masks. Is this what we are heading toward, or is Kyoto merely the first step to prevent a scenario in Airzone from happening? I only hope it's not too late. In the end, the real Airzone Solution is a typical example of building a better mouse, not a better mousetrap. I leave that for the viewer to discover.

The speech given by Airzone's CEO, Rachel Lonsdale, is not complete without merit. It is true, after having developed so much technologically, we cannot go back. Progress is the way forward, but progress can mean... what? Well, definitely not the progress Airzone had in mind. Heather Barker plays Lonsdale as the archetypal capitalist with ice in her veins.

Alan Cumming (Eyes Wide Shut, Spiceworld, Titus) plays McNamara, who appears to have a secret agenda of his own.

The show does leave one wondering if people like Rachel Carson became who they were by having the Earth fight against the pollution rained upon it by the human virus by converting certain people to fight for it. It seems to be the case with Al Dunbar, and later, with Arnie Davis.

If you like Science Fiction, you'll really like this one. What is the Airzone Solution? It is a solution to a problem. The dialog at the end is really quite convincing. It sounds like a good solution to a problem. It is a lesson in politics, something that will make you think. If you like Science Fiction shows like Doctor Who, Twilight Zone, and Outer Limits, this one will take you somewhere similar. It is especially good if you are a Doctor Who Fan because Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant do an outstanding job, and there role together is quite different than that of Doctor Who. It demonstrates how good these actors really are, in something different and interesting. After viewing this video, I continued to think about it long after. Something like this could really happen. This video demonstrates how easy it is for all of us to be taken in by convincing words, instead of investigating the facts.

This is one of the Best P.R.O.B.E. vedios made. It has in in Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, and Colin Backer, who is the main character along with Nicole Bryant. It is very interesting story about what could take place inthe furture if polution is not taken care of. This show is almost like a mix between X-files and Dr. Who END

This is an excellent adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel of the same name. This is the story takes place in a large and bustling English village in 1854. It tells the tale of Millicent "Millie" Forester, a beautiful young child whose desperate mother, having had a change in fortune, looks to earn their daily bread by reluctantly indulging in the world's oldest profession. When her mother is caught and dragged off to the local jail, rag picker Agnes Winkowski takes Millie under her wing. Her rough demeanor and bluster hides a heart of gold, as she already shelters a handsome hunchbacked teen named Ben, whose values and goodness do Aggie credit.

When Millie's mother is abducted by the local pimp and brothel owner, she hangs herself. This degenerate then sets his sights on Millie, as he has a clientele who will appreciate what she has to offer them. When Aggie becomes aware of the perfidy that is afoot, she sets Millie off to a convent school, where she hopes that she will be kept safe. When she finally returns home, Aggie and Ben both keep an eye out for Millie, knowing that the danger has only intensified, as child prostitution proliferates in Victorian England.

As Millie blossoms into a beautiful teenager, she goes to the country to work as a nursemaid. There, she is happy, until a sordid incident at a servants' party at a neighboring manor forces her to return home to Aggie and Ben. A wealthy suitor soon convinces her that she is in love, but this romance is not all that it seems, as Millie will soon discover.

Moreover, her father, whom she has long thought dead, reappears and is nothing more than a scoundrel of the worst sort. To complicate matters further, the brothel owner still has Millie in his sights and will stop at nothing to get her into his clutches, as he has a ready made roster of willing and depraved men who will pay handsomely for Millie's sexual favors. As an added twist, the saintly and forbearing Ben is in love with Millie and waiting patiently in the wings. What is a girl to do?

This is an interesting and absorbing period piece that holds the viewer's attention. Although at times it may strain belief, it is, nonetheless, a well acted and entertaining film that fans of Catherine Cookson and period piece lovers will enjoy.

This is a very entertaining story set in urban England probably around the turn of the century. Its about Millie, an orphan adopted by a kind lady who deals in junk. Millie's mother was a prostitute and her pimp wants to kidnap Millie. He runs a kind of white slave trade. The little girl who plays Millie in the beginning is adorable. Its a believable story, orphans were really prayed upon and exploited in that time period. The story moves very quickly, never boring or drawn out. The acting is really great, considering this was probably not a "big budget" type production (I beleive it was made for TV). Its not predictable and really draws you in to the character's lives. Its surprisingly good! If you like stories about women beating the odds, you'll like this one. One negative: At times some of the character's accents are unintelligible-but you can still get the drift. Also, you'll recognize one of the actors from the BBC Pride and Prejudice series. I'd give this a PG-13 rating. Try it!

I've seen this film as a mini TV series, and I adored it so much I bought the book, too! The high rating of course is only compared to other stories of the same kind, not to immortal masterpieces! The story is romantic, the actors are great -at least most of them, there is some overacting- the guys are cute, whether you like whitecollars or bluecollars (like I do). What can I say? See it! Read it! Do anything to get hold of this story!

Sabotage came as a bit of a surprise to me. Instead of kicking evrybody inside Mark Dacascos actually plays a reasonably good role, without his usual overacting. The supporting cast does a serious job instead of just fooling around as often happens and the plot may not be very original, but the details have been worked out quite well. This is not a movie everybody will enjoy, but if you like action movies, I think you will find it quite a pleasure to watch.

One of Mark Dacascos's greatest films. If you are a die hard action fan, interested in military based pictures, or a martial artist, this flick is great for you. It is not the best martial arts performance by Dacascos, but it is definitely an awesome film. High impact, dynamic action, and a killer plot. Check it out... I am a Dacascos collector my self, and this is the best price I have seen yet.

Frank McHugh is a mild mannered greeting card writer who happens to figure out all the winners at the racetrack while on the bus to work everyday. He never places a bet, and in fact, has never seen a horse in person. He does it for the fun of it. After an argument with his wife one day, he goes on a drinking binge and winds up in the hands of some small time gamblers who recognize a gold mine when they see it. After he makes them a lot of money, they take control of this life so that he can make them rich. But McHugh maintains a delicate balance in his life, and if they upset his life too much, he won't be able to pick winners anymore! McHugh is appropriately low key in his role, making his character of Irwin a believable everyday loser. Allen Jenkins, Sam Levene, and Teddy Hart as the gamblers are a lot of fun, doting over him for all its worth. Joan Blondell contributes another winning performance as Levene's girlfriend. The rest of the cast is kind of grating, but thankfully, are not given too much screen time. Some of the jokes and innuendo fly, while others fall flat. There are some decent laughs in the film, but I somehow suspect this story worked more effectively on the stage where it first began. But it's a good premise, with some decent performances, and at under an hour and a half, it's easy to take.

A funny, fast-paced comedy about a nebbishy, stuttering greeting card writer (and would-be poet) who has a foolproof system for picking race horses, and his unlikely partnership with a gang of second-rate hoodlum gamblers. Character actor Frank McHugh is perfect in the role; this is probably his shining moment as a 'Thirties film lead. The tough-talking, blustering boss of the gang and his doofy henchmen are also riotously funny in their roles, and the changes in their relationships to McHugh is what makes this flick so endearing. Well written, well acted and genuinely hilarious, this is a little-known oldie that's well worth checking out.

Religious epics from the 50's ran the gamut from well-made and reverential films like "The Robe" and Academy Award-winning champ "Ben-Hur" to the camp entertainment of "The Ten Commandments" to downright awful productions like "The Silver Chalice"(Jack Palance at his overacting best).

Well, "Salome" falls somewhere in the middle. It is both historically inaccurate and captivatingly seductive while attempting to be as pious as audiences of the decade demanded in their Bible-based dramas.

This Rita Hayworth vehicle does well as a showcase for the actress/dancer whose natural beauty was enhanced in glorious Technicolor. As the daughter of King Herod, Hayworth's Salome is a study in contrasts: one that is torn between her duty to the monarchy and to the romantic advances of Christian-convert Stewart Granger.

Charles Laughton is somewhat hammy as Herod, but all great actors have their occasional over-the-top roles. Dame Judith Anderson adds another evil matriarch to her long line of "bad girls" as Heroditus, wife of Herod and chief catalyst behind the beheading of John the Baptist (Alan Badel).

Hey, the flick ain't Shakespeare, but it does hold the interest especially Hayworth's "Dance of the Seven Veils".

The screen play was very good. You will not waste your money on this vidio. The costumes are opulant and the scenery is good. Rita Hayworth put on a very good performance

Every review of this movie I've ever read has been negative. Yet I have never tired of watching it again and again- the truest test of greatness. The time for me to emerge from the celluloid "guilty pleasures" closet is here. Critical scorn be damned- I adore this movie! I concede that in the beginning of the film the glorious Rita Hayworth's performance is wooden- but how she comes alive at the finale justifies any wait. Once she emerges from behind a pillar in Herod's court concealed in a shimmering sheath of blue- and then slowly and sinuously lowers it to reveal to Herod the answer to his most hedonistic dream- the film becomes a cinematic feast "like no other." I suppose Laughton and Anderson ham it up- but watching these two incredibly talented actors pull out all the stops- ham was never more delicious! They are unforgettable. Alan Badel is hard to take, but even he has his moments- as when he offers the thoroughly decadent Herod a chance for personal redemption, or when he reveals the identity of the disguised-in-a-crowd Salome as the "daughter of Herodias" but commends her misguided fears for her mother's safety. One reviewer calls this movie "over-costumed." I say "Hail Jean Louis!" The story of Salome was meant to flaunt gorgeous clothes and I have never seen such a display of eye-popping fabrics and colors- they alone make it worth watching. I treasure motion pictures as a haven from harsh reality- and this movie's "matchless beauty" more than fits the bill.