Originally published in 1948, Niven Busch’s novel The Furies was adapted to film with director Anthony Mann at the helm. Released in 1950, the film tells the story of the Jeffords family. Patriarch T. C. (Walter Huston) owns a New Mexico ranch, “The Furies.” His wife is long dead. His son (John Bromfield) is soon to… Read More Book vs. Film: The Furies
Lieutenant Benson (Robert Ryan) and his platoon are stuck on a Korean hillside. They’ve tried contacting the division headquarters, but their radio isn’t working, and they can’t leave the hill since their truck is broken down. With few options, Benson decides that in order to survive, his men must march back to division headquarters. Soon… Read More Men in War (1957)
The year is 1861. President Lincoln has recently been elected and will soon be inaugurated. John Kennedy (Dick Powell) is a New York police officer. With the country in turmoil following the election, Kennedy is convinced that Lincoln will face an assassination attempt on his way to Baltimore for a pre-inauguration speaking engagement. Kennedy unveils his… Read More The Tall Target (1951)
