Crime of Passion (1957) – An ambitious woman leaves her journalism career when she falls in love with a decent but unambitious cop. Life in the suburbs turns into a nightmare. Directed by Gerd Oswald Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Raymond Burr, Sterling Hayden, Royal Dano, Faye Wray Why I Liked It – A movie ahead of... Continue Reading →
The Ultimate Suburban Nightmare
Vivarium (2019) – A young couple looking to buy a home become trapped in a nightmare version of the perfect suburb. Directed by Lorcan Finnigan Starring – Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg Why I Liked It: A cerebral, spine chilling kind of horror movie This was a “It’s a snow day, so what movie can I... Continue Reading →
Notorious But Useful
Notorious (1946) – Following her father’s conviction for treason, American intelligence recruits Alicia Huberman to infiltrate a circle of her father’s former colleagues. When she falls in love with the agent handling her assignment, everything gets more complicated. Can she find the evidence to stop the group before they discover who she’s working for? Directed... Continue Reading →
A Dumbness Duel-The Theory Or The Movie?
Capricorn One (1978) -After discovering that the planned Mars expedition can not succeed, a plot to fake a landing is set in motion. The three-man crew face threats against themselves and their families if they don’t go along. Directed by Peter Hyams Starring - James Brolin, Sam Waterston, Elliott Gould, Hal Holbrook, Brenda Vaccaro, O.... Continue Reading →
Pitchers and Catchers
If you're a baseball fan, then the title of this post will speak to you. In an instant, you'll know what time of year it is and what is going on. The official start of the baseball season is till a month away (March 18, in Japan. Don't get me started), but baseball BEGINS today.... Continue Reading →
Modern and Brilliant
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) – Two of the last old west outlaws try to find their way into the new world. When one of the largest railroads in the nation puts a special posse to bring them in, they flee to Bolivia, believing that life will be simpler and more profitable there.... Continue Reading →
All Simon Pegg’s Fault
Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose (2023) - A world renowned paranormal expert is called in to investigate a strange case. But the strangest part may not be the supernatural part at all. Directed by Adam Sigal Starting Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, Christopher Lloyd, Neil Gaiman Why I Liked It - Ummm, it wasn't longer... Continue Reading →
Not A Gentleman
The Servant (1964) - A self involved, vacuous member of the upper class is oblivious to the chicanery of the man he hires as his man servant. Directed by Joseph Losey Starring - Dirk Bogarde, Sarah Miles, James Fox Why I Liked It - A chilling tale of deceit, told with a touch of subtlety.... Continue Reading →
I Hate Myself For This Review
Happy Gilmore (1996) - An inept, but enthusiastic, hockey player discovers he can drive a golf ball 400+ yards. When the IRS seizes his grandmother’s house for back taxes, he takes his act on the pro tour. Starting Adam Sandler, Carl Weathers, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald Why I Liked It - Bob Barker beats up... Continue Reading →
Double the Dynamite, So Why Only Half the Boom?
How much trouble can you get into if Groucho Marx is your advisor?Don't answer that question! Double Dynamite (1951) - A young bank clerk wants more from his life is accused of embezzling from his employer. With only his friend Emil on his side, he'll try to clear his name and win his girl back.... Continue Reading →