A Kiss Before Dying (1956) **

Bizarre and beautiful thriller goes overboard with the soundtrack and somehow the men have longer hair than the women. Bob Wagner does a good job as the Ripley-esque killer but everybody else seems over the top.

The Intruder (1962) ***

Serious look at American racism is a necessary time capsule and reminder of how little things have changed in 65 years. The central premise that it's outside agitators that cause the trouble is faulty however. Bill Shatner is very good as the agitator. The ending is a nice fairy tale unfortunately.

Violent Saturday (1955) **

A gorgeously produced soaper/thriller hybrid that unfortunately has to tie up all loose ends in the cornball finale. Cast is excellent.

The Creation of the Humanoids (1962) **

Serious sci-fi is as well produced as can be with a miniscule budget and the actors do their best with the tons of expository prose, but this would have been better served as an episode of The Outer Limits.

I Walk Alone (1947) **

The cast (Burt, Kirk, Wendell) makes this feeble melodrama watchable.

Parachute Jumper (1933) **

Plenty of pre-code touches gives this breezy flick a modern feel even though it's over 90 years old. Some great aerial stunt work.

A Handful of Dust (1988) ***

Splendid production with a top notch cast led by the lovely Ms. Scott Thomas who was never better.