Painful post-mortem of a family on the brink of breakdown. Tyler-Moore is the all-American mom whose frozen smile hides her despair over one son's death and the other's subsequent suicide attempt. Best performances are from the younger cast members in this brutal dissection of the American dream.
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ROCKY (1976)
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Sylvester Stallone stars in this low-budget film whose huge success, against all odds, mirrors its own theme. Despite a few clumsy early scenes, the climatic big fight is cathartic, manipulative Hollywood at its best. Won Best Picture at 1976 Academy Awards.
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THE CAINE MUTINY (1954)
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Humphrey Bogart is Lt. Commander Queeg, the skipper of the minesweeper Caine, who, when involuntarily relieved of his command during a violent typhoon, brings his officers up on charges for mutiny. Nominated for seven 1954 Academy Awards - including Best Picture and Actor (Bogart) - and co-staring Jose Ferrer. Van Johnson and Fred MacMurray the Caine Mutiny is an gritty adaptation of Herman Wouk's Pulitzer Prize novel.
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965)
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Yes, the Hills are still alive with the sound of everyone's favourite musical. Based of the true story of the singing Von Trapp family, and you can sing along with all your favourite things. Won Best Picture at 1965 Academy Awards. A superb film that's not just for nuns!
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