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This taut drama includes one of Henry Fonda's best performances. It is a cold war think piece that asks if the design of defense systems has built-in problems. And if, in the era of Mutually Assured Destruction, mankind is MAD to rely on imperfect people or imperfect systems.

As we stand on the brink of AI, is it timely to consider the consequences of relying on technology to manage any existential risk? The movie "War Games" asked that question back in 1983.

The story is about impending conflict that may occur simply because of a simple design error. Fonda plays the U. S. President, who must make the hardest decisions while under duress. As the clock ticks down to the point of no return, millions of lives are in the balance. Because of good acting and an excellent script, the suspense grows throughout the entire film. And there are surprising twists along the way.

Watch for Dom DeLuise and Larry Hagman.

If you have a passion for the creation of cuisine, there is no better show. Guy Fieri hosts this competition among the top chefs, with a format that resembles the single-elimination style of March Madness.

Thirty-two celebrated chefs face off, until only one remains to win the belt, the ring, and the $150,000. Their credentials are varied and impressive. Even more impressive is their love of fine food and its creation, which Guy shares. He encourages them all, as they race the clock to assemble superior dishes using specs from the "randomizer", a spinning selector that determines what foodstuffs must be used and the tools and methods to be utilized.

Even though egos are substantial among the competitors, there is much respect and a humble appreciation for the culinary arts. Lucky judges sample the offerings and render the verdicts.

Jane and Alan Palmer (Lizabeth Scott and Arthur Kennedy) are driving down a remote highway at night when a bag is thrown from a passing car into their backseat. When they find plenty of cash in the satchel, their lives are changed immediately. Arthur, the cautious one, wants no part of the mysterious money, which surely is ill-gotten. But something is triggered in Jane, some deep-seated craving.

Later, the owner of the money, Danny Fuller (Dan Duryea), comes looking for the cash. And a man (Don DeFore) who says he used to serve with Alan shows up asking questions. Most of the action in this suspenseful noir takes place during a couple of days, but the period of time feels longer, because so much happens, including alliances, betrayals, death and regret. Jane is the central character, with much of the action revolving around her mercurial personality. Lizabeth Scott plays the part well, even if some dialogue is stilted. Kristine Miller, who plays Alan's sister Kathy, stands out despite her peripheral portrayal.

The mystery, which is secondary to the central plot, is what motivates Don DeFore's character. In the end, all is made clear, but the final scene is less than satisfactory. It might remind you of other films which were more convincing in their wrap-up.