A Lost Lady (1934)
As cinephiles we’re aware of two truths: actors in biopics won’t look like their respective subjects and movies based on novels don’t often please fans of the book. This latter … Continue Reading A Lost Lady (1934)
Rebecca (1940)
“Last night I dream of Manderlay again…” The first words spoken in Alfred Hitchcock’s American debut conjure up a dreamworld that could only exist in the imagination, and yet it’s … Continue Reading Rebecca (1940)
The Woman in White (1948)
In 1859 author Wilkie Collins published The Woman in White, considered the first mystery novel with an actual detective-esque structure. Imitated in numerous films since, from serious drama to animated … Continue Reading The Woman in White (1948)
Cactus Flower (1969)
Cactus Flower made my TCM Top Twelve back in June and boy did I wait too long to watch it. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of mistaken identity, gender studies, and a … Continue Reading Cactus Flower (1969)
The Client (1994)
You all voted for a mix of old and new reviews so here’s a more contemporary film for you, the 1994 Joel Schumacher directed adaptation of John Grisham‘s novel The … Continue Reading The Client (1994)
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)
The final Academy Award nominee for Best Picture makes me frustrated. I don’t want to end on a sore note (not counting the wrap-up on Sunday when the award is … Continue Reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)