Ben Cooper

US Admiral John Hoskins' devotion to the Navy inspired his heroic efforts to retain active-duty status and command despite a crippling injury in World War II, as portrayed in this well-acted biography.

When Tennessee Williams wrote The Rose Tattoo, he had one actress in mind-Anna Magnani. William's sense of casting proved as sharp as his ear for dialogue. Magnani won the Best Actress Oscar. for her bravura portrayal in this drama that received eight Academy Award. nominations (including Best Picture) and won three.

Gambling house operator Vienna seeks control of a town as archrival Emma Small sets out to force Vienna out of town. The timely arrival of Johnny Guitar thwarts Emma's dark plans, but doesn't prevent a showdown between the women. Based on Roy Chanslor's novel, "Johnny Guitar."

A small group of Texans (as the citizens of the Republic of Texas were known) hold out to the last man against the invading Mexican army.