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I’d Climb the Highest Mountain (1951)

“I’d Climb the Highest Mountain” is the story of a young woman named Mary (Susan Hayward) who travels to Georgia to meet her fiancé, a circuit-riding preacher named William Thompson (William Lundigen). They are married immediately upon her arrival and he takes her out to see the cute cottage he has built for her. On the way, William gets into a buggy race with Jack Stark, the most notorious scalawag in those parts, and William beats Jack. All he wants for a reward is for Jack to attend church the next Sunday, and Jack agrees. Mary loves the house and … Continue reading →

Movies Week in Review: January 7th – January 12th

Looking for some great movies to watch? Whether you prefer the old classics or the new releases, this week you’ll find something that will appeal to you. First is “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain,” an unrated film starring Susan Hayward as a young bride going to live in the mission field of Georgia with her idealistic husband. Together they face trial and tragedy, and she feels like quitting and going home to her parents, but in the end they grow closer together and more committed to the ministry. I greatly enjoyed this film. Next comes “Swing Time,” a Fred Astaire/Ginger … Continue reading →

Waitress (2007)

“Waitress” is a quirky movie about a girl named Jenna (Keri Russell) who is married to an abusive husband. When she finds out she’s pregnant, she doesn’t want the baby. She’s had plans to leave Earl (Jeremy Sisto) but the baby will cut into her plans. She doesn’t want an abortion or to give the child up – she plans to raise it – but she’s not happy about it. She works in a pie diner and is the best pie cook in the place. Whenever she’s feeling a strong emotion, she imagines a pie to go with it and … Continue reading →