Monday, December 1, 2014

Remember The Night


I think this might now be my favorite holiday film.  Barbara Stanwyck will always be known for other more famous films, but she plays this role perfectly.  The ending is perfect.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Notorious


Somehow I had forgotten how great this film is.  Possibly the most underrated of the Hitchcock films.  Roger Ebert even calls it Hitchcock's best.

Monday, November 3, 2014

City of Life and Death


Devastating and emotionally draining.  One of the best war movies I've ever seen.

Rapture


Hypnotizing.  Dream-like.  Patricia Gozzi - amazing.

Donkey Skin


Absolutely charming.  I wish family films today were as smart as this.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Brainstorm (1965)



An oddly entertaining film.  Kinda falls apart at the end, but in a charming sort of "noir" way.....

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Pather Pachali

I had planned on watching several movies this weekend - but after watching this, I think I need to let this one sink in.  Powerful stuff - film-making at it's highest level.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Europa '51

I've only seen a few movies that accurately portray the anguish of losing a child.  This is one of them  (In America & The Sweet Hereafter being the others).  But despite the heaviness of themes, Rossellini somehow manages to tell a story that isn't overall depressing.  In fact, this is a film that makes you think - about many aspects of society and life values.  Highest recommendation.

The Mating Season



I wish Hollywood could make comedies as good as this again.  Thelma Ritter is wonderful and Gene Tierney is always mesmerizing.  Wonderful film, highly recommended.