The events of D-Day, one of the most important days in modern history.

The retelling of D-Day (the invasion of Normandy during WWII on June 6, 1944), from the perspectives of the Germans, the United States, Britain, and the Free French.

Is your life scripted? No? Are you sure?

Leaving the cocoon...

It asks if we can "break the spell that keeps us believing in the media-fabricated illusions of popular culture".

The film based on Carl Sagan's novel 'Contact'.

Jodie Foster as Ellie

'Dr. Eleanor Arroway discovers an intelligent signal broadcast from deep space. She and her fellow scientists are able to decipher the Message and discover detailed instructions for building a mysterious Machine. Will the Machine spell the end of our world, or the end of our superstitions? Will we take our place among the races of the Galaxy, or are we just an upstart species with a long way to go?

The mysterious alien machine

A rare breed in Hollywood, a provocative discussion of scientific belief vs. religious belief.

N = R* x fs x fp x ne x fl x fi x fc x L



R* is the rate of formation of stars in the galaxy 


fs is the fraction of stars that are suitable suns for planetary systems   
fp is the fraction of those stars with planets (thought to be around 1/2)
ne is the number of "earths" per planetary system -- planets suitable for liquid water    
fl is the fraction of those planets where life develops
fi is the fraction of planets with life where intelligence develops
fc is the fraction of those planets that achieve technology which releases detectable signals into space
L is the lifetime of such communicative civilizations
   

Run, Bandit, Run.

More Jonny Quest images.

Based on the true exploits of a group of quirky Australian astronomers who help NASA during the July 1969 moon landing. Without their help, NASA would have no pictures of Neil Armstrong or Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon.

This is a great 'small' film; one of those gems that are overlooked by the masses while in theatres, but a film not to be missed. If you have any interest in the space program, this is a 'must see' film.

The Parkes Observatory, Austrialia

"July 1969: A NASA representative enlists scientists from the small Australian town of Parkes to help broadcast the Apollo XI moonwalk to the world over the Australians' satellite. The townspeople of Parkes are happy to take their place in history in this quirky comedy based on actual events."

Feeling down and a little bit low? Watch George Bailey battle 'a break in the space-time continuum' and you will have a whole new perspective on things.

The original 'Raiders' was magnificent; The 'Last Crusade' was saved by Sean Connery.

Karen Allen and 'friend'.

Nothing beats the original films; why does Hollywood insist on re-making them???

Besides, the original score by Jerry Goldsmith is riveting.

"Damn you, damn you all to hell!"

Spencer Tracy's last film, and Kathryn Hepburn always looks good.

If the wife hadn't been killed, this would have been the perfect entertainment.

Adrian!

I haven't seen the new version, but I can't believe it would be any better than the original film.

1977 was a very good year for sci-fi.

Duh.

"Rooted in themes of power, corruption and vanity -- the American Dream lost in the mystery of a dying man's last word: "Rosebud."

Not only was that opening scene one of the most memorable, but the characters (human and robotic) were unforgettable, Plus the music by John Williams was...rousing!
This first installment of the series was by far the best - the others, eh...

Not only a great film, but one of my favorite movie music themes as well. (by the great Italian film composer Nino Rota).
(Godfather Part II was good too, but didn't care too much for the others)

'Klaatu barada nikto', ...

Sharon...or Susan???

"You really can't tell, can you..."

A must see for any Rosalind Russell or Hayley Mills fan; this is a funny and touching film about a wayward young woman (Mills) and her quest for meaning in her life. The end surprised me when I first saw the film (and I wasn't none too pleased about it either), but as the years go by I have come to appreciate and respect her decision - a bit.

"Dig That Crazy Accordion."

A quirky little cartoon. I especially like the 'skewed' animation.

"Rocko is a wallaby who has emmigrated to America from Australia. He lives in O Town and tries to get through life but, of course, comes across a multitude of dilemmas and misadventures he must get through. Other characters include Rocko's best friend, Heffer, a steer who has been raised by wolves, Filbert, an easily upset turtle, and Ed Bighead who detests Rocko and hates having him for a next door neighbor. On this show, Rocko has such adventures as trying to adapt to a new vacuum cleaner, having Heffer move in temporarily after his parents kick him out, and going to a movie theater."

The best of Scully and Mulder came early. My very favorite episode is "Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space'". Tongue in cheek, throughout.

Play 'The Glad Game'.
Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't.

"Dave, I'm scared....Dave, my mind is going....Dave...."

Who can resist America's most dysfunctional family?

The whole glorious epic.

Who can turn the world on with her smile?

Read more about Mary.

"Luuuuuccyyy!"

I saw this documentary in an anthropology class in 1985. Since that time I have wanted to visit this place. Finally, in Oct of 2005 I did. To get there you must drive nearly 15 miles on a bumpy dirt road. It definitely keeps out most tourists, which is a good thing. Here on a side of Fajada Butte stands 480 feet above Chaco Canyon; it is here where an ancient celestial calendar, known as the 'Sun Daggar', sits.

Created by the Anasazi, the sun dagger simultaneously measures the sun's yearly cycle and the 19 year lunar cycle using shadows thrown by three huge rock slabs. It also marks the solstice at noon making the shadow move vertically when the sun is moving horizontally. This is accomplished using the curved surfaces of these huge rocks. Unfortunately, the site is closed to all visitors.

The villages of Chaco Canyon were mysteriously abandoned by the Anasazi People around 1250 A.D. The Navajo Indians settled here in the 16th Century.

"Disaster struck in 1989, when erosion of the clay and gravel around the base of the stone monoliths caused them to slip. (Due to overzealous scientists, apparently) As the slabs inched down the steep slope of the butte, the sun dagger vanished. Having unobtrusively marked the passage of seasons for many centuries; it lasted only ten years after its discovery before it was lost forever." From Four Corners Magazine, August-September 1996, Copyright 1996 by Richard K. Harris

Any Cary Grant movie.

The best, in no particular order:

The Philadelphia Story
North by Northwest
Charade
Indiscreet
An Affair to Remember
The Bishop's Wife
Notorious
His Girl Friday
To Catch a Thief

Synopsis: Tommy Tyler a Caribbean sailor and his tom-boy daughter, Spring, are out to search for a buried treasure. Tommy brings aboard William Ashton, a young lawyer to help with the search. Ashton turns out to be handy when they encounter dangerous rivals. Tommy also tries to play match maker between Ashton and Spring-a difficult task indeed.
Cast Hayley Mills, John Mills, James MacArthur, Lionel Jeffries