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Movie Review: Invasion, U.S.A. (1952)

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Synopsis: A group of New York City bar patrons are being interviewed by a local television reporter about their political views when an enemy attacks Alaska.  As the successful invasion, aided by the use of atomic weapons, spreads to other parts of the country, the patrons find themselves facing the consequences of their apathy and opposition to the government's efforts to build its military defenses. Who's in it? The movie stars Gerald Mohr, Peggie Castle , Robert Bice , Tom Kennedy , Wade Crosby and Dan O'Herlihy . Review : I have come across Invasion, U.S.A on multiple occasions but always found an excuse not to watch it (usually because there was another movie I wanted to watch more). I finally decided to correct that this morning and, while it ended up being what I expected it to be, I was admittedly still entertained. A lot of war movies from the 1950s are basically pro-USA propaganda pitches and this film is most definitely not an exception to that. It's not-so-...

Movie Review: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

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Synopsis: With Halloween fast approaching, Silver Shamrock masks are in high demand from kids around the country. However, Dr. Daniel Challis thinks something is askew and seeks the truth about the Silver Shamrock company. Who's in it? The movie stars Tom Atkins , Stacey Nelkin , Dan O'Herlihy , Ralph Strait and Michael Currie . Review: Our local ice rink had its annual Halloween Open Skate on Saturday and, since my wife and I both volunteered to help (as well as our kids), we didn't get home until late. We still needed to have something for dinner and, while eating the McDonald's we picked up on our way home, ended up watching this movie. This was the first time I had actually seen this film in its entirety and I wasn't really sure what to expect from it. I knew there were a lot of people who were unimpressed by the movie. However, I also figured most of them were just upset/confused by the fact it didn't have Michael Myers in it. After seeing it ...