Old Film Review: Strangers on a Train
We look back at old films and take a closer look at what it would be like to read a film review as if it were to premiere today. Why review old films you say? First, we dispense with all the noisy...
View ArticleJoker: Folie à Deux, A Review
In Joker: Folie à Deux, the 2024 sequel directed by Todd Phillips, the film boldly expands upon the narrative established in the original Joker, diving deeper into themes of mental illness, societal...
View ArticleFilm Reviews: Gladiator, Wicked and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
As timeless as the stories they tell, movies and plays often leave a lasting impact on audiences. Whether it’s the gritty battle for revenge in “Gladiator II,” the magical twist on a familiar fairy...
View ArticleMovie Review: Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Miracle on 34th Street is a timeless holiday classic that has captivated audiences since its release in 1947. Directed by George Seaton and starring Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, and a young Natalie...
View ArticleRetro Film Review: Papillon (1973)
Papillon (1973), directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, is a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Based on Henri Charrière’s autobiographical novel, the film stars...
View ArticleRetro Film Review: North by Northwest (1959)
Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest is a cornerstone of mid-20th-century cinema, blending suspense, adventure, and psychological intrigue into a perfectly executed narrative. Released in 1959, the...
View ArticleRetro Movie Review: American Graffiti (1973)
Directed by George Lucas | Written by George Lucas, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck“Where were you in ’62?” That’s the evocative question posed by American Graffiti, a film that captures the final moments...
View ArticleRetro Movie Review: Shampoo (1975)
Directed by Hal Ashby | Written by Robert Towne & Warren Beatty | Starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn, Lee Grant, Jack WardenSet in the glossy, glitzy chaos of Beverly Hills on the...
View ArticleRetro Movie Review: Paper Moon (1973)
Set against the desolate backdrop of the Great Depression, Paper Moon (1973), directed by Peter Bogdanovich, is a black-and-white road movie that masterfully blends comedy, drama, and a touch of...
View ArticleRetro Movie Review: Raising Arizona (1987)
Raising Arizona (1987) isn’t just a movie — it’s a cartoonish fable, a working-class satire, and a uniquely American love story all wrapped in one. Joel and Ethan Coen’s second feature marked a sharp...
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