Monthly Archives: February 2009
#233 – Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
I bet you the writers of this movie thought they were so cool and smart. Line after line of fast talking characters full of witty comments. It got a bit boring to be honest. I guess there is such a thing as too cool for your own good. In any case, I did enjoy this [...]
#234 – In Bruges (2008)
Take note. As plentiful as films are it is a rare occasion for one to be this good. I first saw this film last year and I fell in love with it. It was unassuming, rather plain, very grounded and superb as a whole. It does not treat you like an idiot. If your movie [...]
#235 – The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
James Stewart and John Wayne pair up for the first time and we get to see just how poor of an actor Wayne can be. Sure he’s a legend and I’ve enjoyed many of his movies but I could never warm to his bland one trick acting. Senator Stoddard returns to the town of Shinbone [...]
#236 – Arsenic & Old Lace (1944)
During a world war there is nothing like a good comedy to bring even a few minutes of peace to the public. Arsenic & Old Lace staring Cary Grant was one such film. A dramatic critic who is famous for touting the bachelors life has fallen for a blond beauty. On their day of marriage [...]
#237 – Safety Last! (1923)
The opening credits roll and the first thing you see is the credit for composer. You just know it’s a silent movie. I’ve never seen a silent movie before. It was a great experience and I even met someone while watching it. More on that later. Safety Last! stars Harold Lloyd, a silent mega star [...]