
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
Zorro is one of those characters I’m aware of, but have never actively watched any of the myriad films or television shows featuring him and his feared “Z” mark. Best … Continue Reading The Mark of Zorro (1940)
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Zorro is one of those characters I’m aware of, but have never actively watched any of the myriad films or television shows featuring him and his feared “Z” mark. Best … Continue Reading The Mark of Zorro (1940)
I believe I’ve mentioned this in previous reviews but several factors have to coalesce for a comedy to withstand the test of time. A film like Sullivan’s Travels still … Continue Reading Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
It’s easy to see where Pirates of the Caribbean (the film not the ride) got their inspiration; from Errol Flynn and Captain Blood. I’m not a fan of pirate adventure … Continue Reading Captain Blood (1935)
I appear to be in a “late-70s” movie trend if you count today and yesterday’s review of Marathon Man. In a way, Marathon Man and Logan’s Run are similar. Both … Continue Reading Logan’s Run (1976)
The amazing Monty, writer over at All Good Things is sending all bloggers on a vacation…a cinematic one that is. Throughout the summer (or more specifically May 28th-September 3rd) I’ll be … Continue Reading Cinematic World Tour Blogathon: Westworld (1973)
No classic movie today but I wanted to post something anyway and figured, what better thing to write about than my love of making a complete ass out of myself! … Continue Reading The Journeys in Classic Film Guilty Pleasures
Thanks everyone for voting in the first Reader Request poll (that’s what I’m labeling these reviews). By a vote of five, the readers requested a review of the 1962 film … Continue Reading Cape Fear (1962) – Reader Request
To start, I have to apologize for the lack of posts. I’m getting into midterms so my schedule has been: School, homework, sleep with no movie watching. In fact, today’s … Continue Reading Thelma & Louise (1991)
I think these movies are starting to blend. That or the screenwriters and directors were just so uninspired that they started recycling from other works. I mentioned the numerous influences … Continue Reading The Films of Jean Harlow: China Seas (1935)
I saw director Robert Rodriguez’s “El Mariachi” series backwards, starting with this threequel then going back to see Desperado and El Mariachi and in-between I read Rodriguez’s excellent filmmaking book Rebel … Continue Reading Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)
Here is another review of mine courtesy of Enewsi.com The “one last crime” genre is about as prevalent in films as teen movies or musicals. They’re all about the same, … Continue Reading Contraband (2012)
In the interest of covering movies I’ve seen for the first time in 2012, I’m slowly getting through the few movies I didn’t hit in theaters last year, and Real … Continue Reading Real Steel (2011)
As an additional bit of fun here’s the link to my review for Man on a Ledge! Have Fun Jumping Alongside the Man on a Ledge.
I thought I’d use today’s entry as a further means of showcasing my current reviews that readers might not check out. This is my review courtesy of my fine employers … Continue Reading Haywire (2012)
If this month has taught me anything it’s how many fantastic actors were blessed to work alongside Ms. Marilyn Monroe. Tonight’s film boast one of the most enigmatic actors to … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: River of No Return (1954)
I swear there are times where I’m a guy trapped in a girl’s body. If you’ve been keeping up with my 25 Days of Christmas you’ll notice I raved about … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Die Hard (1988)