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Shenandoah (1965)

The 1965 film “Shenandoah” is evidence that Jimmy Stewart is one of the finest actors we’ve ever seen come out of Hollywood. He truly was at his best in this film about a Virginia farmer named Charlie Anderson. Now a widower with a grown family, Charlie owns land in the Shenandoah Valley and is concentrating on his home, his family, and his own life. The Civil War is raging all around him, but he has decided it doesn’t concern him, and he chooses to stay out of it. His six sons have differing opinions, and their dinner conversations are often … Continue reading →

A Look at Patrick Wayne

Sometimes I’m not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree. I’ve seen Patrick Wayne here and there my entire life, mostly with small parts on shows such as “Fantasy Island” and “The Love Boat.” I remember him best for hosting the game show “Tic Tac Dough.” Yes, I am a child of the seventies. My dad is a huge western fan and I’ve been watching some of his favorite films, trying to broaden my overall cinematic repertoire. I’ve recently seen “The Quiet Man,” “McClintock,” and “The Alamo,” and one night while popping a DVD out of the player, had the … Continue reading →

Movies Week in Review January 28th – February 2nd

Life sure gets crazy sometimes! If you were too busy stamping out fires to join us here in Movie Reviews, that’s okay—I’ve got your back. Here’s a summary of the films reviewed this week so you can catch up. We kicked off the week with a live-action version of “Alice in Wonderland,” starring Tina Majorino, Whoopi Goldberg, and Gene Wilder. I’m sorry to say I was disappointed in the film and recommend that you stick with the classic Disney version. Next came “Shenandoah,” the brilliant classic starring Jimmy Stewart, who plays a Virginia farmer named Charlie. The Civil War is … Continue reading →