Travis Simpkins

It's a Wonderful Life (1946): James Stewart and Frank Capra

Produced and directed by Frank Capra, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) was a box office disappointment upon it's initial release, but has since become one of the most beloved films of all time. The story concerns a selfless man named George Bailey, who gave up on his own dreams in favor of helping others, and plans to commit suicide... and the guardian angel that is sent to show him how truly important and meaningful his life has been. Classic moments run from start to finish, and the film has become a Christmas tradition. The cast is superb, including James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, Donna Reed, Thomas Mitchell and Henry Travers.

It's a Wonderful Life. 1946

It's a Wonderful Life. 1946: James Stewart

It's a Wonderful Life. 1946: Lionel Barrymore

It's a Wonderful Life. 1946: James Stewart

The Peacemaker (1997): Nicole Kidman and George Clooney

Directed by Mimi Leder, and written by Michael Schiffer, The Peacemaker (1997) pulses with adrenalin, action and plutonium. The story concerns a Nuclear Expert and a Special Forces Colonel charged with tracking down and retrieving a shipment of warheads stolen from the Russians… and on their way to the waiting hands of terrorists. Nicole Kidman and George Clooney are great in the lead roles. The supporting cast is good as well, including Marcel lures and Aleksandr Baluev.

The Peacemaker. 1997: Nicole Kidman and George Clooney

The Peacemaker. 1997

The Peacemaker. 1997: Nicole Kidman and George Clooney

The Peacemaker. 1997: Nicole Kidman

The Peacemaker. 1997: Nicole Kidman and George Clooney

The Peacemaker. 1997: Nicole Kidman

The Peacemaker. 1997: Nicole Kidman and George Clooney

The Peacemaker. 1997: Nicole Kidman

The Peacemaker. 1997: George Clooney

The Peacemaker. 1997: Nicole Kidman

"The Peacemaker"- movie trailer

Pot O' Gold (1941): James Stewart and Paulette Goddard

Despite it's lame title and somewhat less than stellar musical numbers, Pot O' Gold (1941) does possess some redeeming qualities... mainly Jimmy Stewart as his likable everyman character, and the beautiful Paulette Goddard as his love interest.

Jimmy Stewart plays a music store owner in a small town. The business is doing poorly and is on the verge of being closed for back payments.

Pot O' Gold. 1941: James Stewart

When Jimmy's uncle, a well-to-do factory owner, offers him a job, he is left with little choice but to take it. He journeys to the big City, accepting his new role, but still carrying his love for music.

Pot O' Gold. 1941: James Stewart

Turns out there is a feud going on between his uncle and the neighbors of the factory, who own a dwelling his uncle wishes to acquire so he can expand the factory. These neighbors play loud band music and constantly drive the uncle nuts. One of the residents of this house, the lovely Paulette Goddard, quickly captures Jimmy's interest.