Steven Helmer Publications

  Synopsis: After a series of successful tests with dummies, the Air Research and Development Command is ready to use human test subjects for its new downward ejection seat, designed to allow bombardiers to escape from high altitudes. Major Paul Peterson has been called back to active service and is in line to test the ejection seat. However, when the first test results in the volunteer suffering a broken neck, Paul, who has a wife and son, is reluctant to go through with his duty. Who’s in it? The movie stars John Payne , Karen Steele , Paul Kelly , Richard Eyer and Eddie Firestone . Review: I’ve had Bailout at 43,000 in my library for a few weeks but every time I was going to watch it, came across something else I wanted to watch more. I finally got around to seeing the movie this morning and while I started out having some doubts about it, it turned out to be a decent choice. This is a different type of war movie. There are no gun battles and not a whole lot of action ov...

Synopsis: Dorian Doubleday is a railroad clerk who remembers everything he reads. After receiving his draft notice, he memorizes all the Army procedure manuals and his detailed knowledge results in him instantly being promoted to first sergeant. However, a group of unruly draftees, an eccentric colonel, and a jealous buck sergeant put his promotion in jeopardy. Who's in it? The movie stars William Tracy , James Gleason , Joe Sawyer , Elyse Knox and Douglas Fowley . Review: I came across this movie this morning and, while I wasn't really sure if I would enjoy it or not, I decided to give it a try. It turns out this film was a lot funnier than I was expecting. At first, I thought the movie was just going to be about Doubleday (Tracy) using his photographic memory to earn the sergeant's spot, which honestly sounded like it might be a bit predictable and dull. However, watching him make the adjustment after earning his promotion turned out to be the thing to make this movie...

Synopsis: A successful but clueless movie star, Megan Valentine, learns her accountant has stolen all her money and her relationship with her boyfriend is a sham. Upset, she crashes her car and, walking away while getting drunk on a bottle of wine, passes out in front of an Army recruiting center. Taking advantage of her vulnerable state, the recruiter convinces her to enlist and she immediately discovers basic training is nothing like he told her it would be. Who's in it? The movie stars Jessica Simpson , Vivica A. Fox , Steve Guttenberg , Aimee Garcia and Olesya Rulin . Review: I had seen this film on one of my movie channels but didn't think it looked interesting. However, I came across it again a couple days ago while waiting for my daughter to finish her homework and, since there was nothing else on TV, just left it on. After seeing the movie, my first impression was confirmed. I don't necessarily think it was a terrible movie, at least it wasn't as bad as it c...