
- May 17
- 16 min
100. RASHOMON, 1950
A cinematic masterpiece about the nature of truth, by one of cinema’s greatest film directors Through reading about and watching classic...

- May 10
- 1 min
A MILESTONE APPROACHES
Dear Reader: I’m proudly approaching a significant milestone, as next Tuesday will feature the 100th movie in this blog. In this...

- May 3
- 18 min
99. PLANET OF THE APES, 1968
A powerfully entertaining parable set in a seminal science fiction classic Great movies often expose aspects of humanity in fresh and...

- Apr 19
- 16 min
98. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, 1962
A hypnotizing epic that exemplifies the highest art of filmmaking There are epic adventure films, and then there is “Lawrence of Arabia”....

- Apr 5
- 19 min
97. GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT, 1947
An entertainingly riveting landmark about prejudice “Gentleman’s Agreement” was Hollywood’s first and most impactful exploration of...

- Mar 22
- 18 min
96. THE BAND WAGON, 1953
One of cinema’s best and most satisfying feel-good musical comedies One of the greatest musicals from Hollywood’s golden days, “The Band...

- Mar 8
- 11 min
95. METROPOLIS, 1927
The mothership of science fiction movies, and one of the most influential and important films in cinema Please don’t be afraid when a...

- Feb 22
- 16 min
94. THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, 1948
A spellbinding look at what greed does to men’s souls in one of Hollywood’s greatest films In a Mexican flophouse, an old weathered...

- Feb 8
- 18 min
93. TO BE OR NOT TO BE, 1942
An exceptional satire featuring two Hollywood legends in top form It’s always a thrill to find a film that is astutely entertaining, and...

- Jan 25
- 17 min
92. SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, 1937
A magical fairytale and one of cinema’s most influential and cherished films The very first traditional cel animated feature film in...

- Jan 18
- 1 min
JUST A REMINDER...
Just a reminder that, for the time being, new film posts will be published every other week instead of weekly. As such, the next film...

- Jan 11
- 18 min
91. THE WOMEN, 1939
A delicious peek at the gossiping rich, featuring a glorious all-female cast Jungle Red. Who could believe that a nail polish could...

- Jan 7
- 16 min
90. GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER, 1967
Screen legend Sidney Poitier stars in a groundbreaking and timeless film Screen legend and trailblazer Sidney Poitier passed away...

- Jan 4
- 1 min
FILM POST SCHEDULING CHANGE
A big thanks to all my readers and film watchers for your continued support. I can’t believe I’ve written about 89 films so far (plus a...

- Dec 28, 2021
- 18 min
89. THE APARTMENT, 1960
An astonishing blend of comedy, drama and satire create one sublime film The plight of the little guy has never been so beguilingly...

- Dec 21, 2021
- 17 min
88. MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, 1944
A landmark musical which has long become a holiday classic Great films are an experience, and “Meet Me in St. Louis” masterfully offers...

- Dec 14, 2021
- 17 min
87. BEN-HUR, 1959
A milestone in epic spectacles There’s nothing more suited for a movie-watching experience than giant, larger-than-life spectacles, and...

- Dec 7, 2021
- 18 min
86. WEST SIDE STORY, 1961
A musical masterpiece bursting with cinematic magic Through artfully entertaining filmmaking, “West Side Story” transformed a hit...

- Nov 30, 2021
- 13 min
85. THE MIRACLE WORKER, 1962
A tour-de-force battle of the wills soars in a powerfully moving biopic that helped propel the American New Wave Sometimes performances...

- Nov 23, 2021
- 16 min
84. CITIZEN KANE, 1941
A groundbreaking cinematic wonder, commonly regarded as the greatest film ever made “Citizen Kane” is a must-see for anyone interested in...

- Nov 16, 2021
- 10 min
83. MARTY, 1955
A grippingly poignant Oscar-winning gem, and one of the biggest little films in Hollywood history Great depth can be found in simplicity,...

- Nov 9, 2021
- 17 min
82. THE PRODUCERS, 1967
Simply one of the funniest films ever made Two Jews produce a Broadway musical about Adolf Hitler. Sounds like the beginning of a bad...

- Nov 2, 2021
- 16 min
81. THE THIRD MAN, 1949
A heart-stopping rollercoaster ride through the haunting streets of Vienna, in one of the greatest films ever made Anyone who loves...

- Oct 26, 2021
- 14 min
80. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, 1944
Murder was never as fun as in this riotous and much overlooked Halloween comedy Being that Halloween is upon us, this week’s classic,...

- Oct 19, 2021
- 16 min
79. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, 1962
A powerful look at childhood and the loss of innocence Profound themes, emotional truths, performances that disappear into the story,...

- Oct 12, 2021
- 16 min
78. LA STRADA, 1954
An unexpectedly emotional tale of the human condition, told by a cinematic genius If I were faced with the daunting task of having to...

- Oct 5, 2021
- 16 min
77. THE BIRDS, 1963
A masterfully fun horror classic filled with style and suspense A quirky ornithologist states a commonly held philosophy: “Birds are not...

- Sep 28, 2021
- 14 min
76. SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS, 1941
A one-of-a-kind, highly influential dark comedy about valuing our own contributions This week’s film is a departure for me. With few...

- Sep 21, 2021
- 17 min
75. YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, 1938
Finding one's humanity in a zany, heartfelt celebration of the common man “You Can’t Take It with You” is a heavenly comedy with a kick....

- Sep 14, 2021
- 12 min
74. INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, 1956
One of cinema’s best and most thought-provoking science fiction films A siren screeches. A police car rushes to an emergency room. “Dr....

- Sep 7, 2021
- 13 min
73. THE AFRICAN QUEEN, 1951
A spirited romantic adventure starring two of Hollywood’s biggest legends at their finest “The African Queen” is an adventure film that...

- Aug 31, 2021
- 16 min
72. CABARET, 1972
A dazzling, revolutionary, and timeless musical Once in a blue moon a film comes along that is so creative and unique it forever changes...

- Aug 24, 2021
- 11 min
71. THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, 1928
This one-of-a-kind masterpiece forever changed my perception of cinema When I majored in film directing at college, I brought with me my...

- Aug 17, 2021
- 13 min
70. MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY, 1935
A rousing sea adventure embodying all the brilliance of classic Hollywood studio moviemaking If you love sea adventures, the 1935 version...

- Aug 10, 2021
- 15 min
69. FRANKENSTEIN, 1931
A visually stunning and thrilling cornerstone of horror films “Frankenstein” is arguably the most famous and significant horror film ever...

- Aug 3, 2021
- 18 min
68. THE MISFITS, 1961
A haunting classic with mesmerizing performances and profound questions Haunting. That’s the word that best describes “The Misfits”. It...

- Jul 27, 2021
- 16 min
67. NOW, VOYAGER, 1942
A stellar melodrama about personal transformation, filled with Hollywood magic “Now, Voyager” is not a landmark film, nor did it change...

- Jul 20, 2021
- 14 min
66. THE SEVENTH SEAL, 1957
A trailblazing and entertaining road movie that profoundly explores life, death, and the existence of God One often thinks of movies as...

- Jul 13, 2021
- 14 min
65. MRS. MINIVER, 1942
A powerfully galvanizing war film like no other I first saw “Mrs. Miniver” on the big screen at a repertory movie house while in college...

- Jul 6, 2021
- 17 min
64. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, 1951
A watershed musical that explodes with color and joy Arthur Freed, Vincente Minnelli, and Gene Kelly came together with the intention of...

- Jun 29, 2021
- 14 min
63. THE MALTESE FALCON, 1941
A first-class thriller that launched the film noir genre and redefined detective stories Forget straightforward realism. Forget intensely...

- Jun 22, 2021
- 14 min
62. RED-HEADED WOMAN, 1932
A deliciously scandalous and controversial comedy that still shocks today Just one viewing of “Red-Headed Woman” is enough to make those...

- Jun 15, 2021
- 15 min
61. ON THE WATERFRONT, 1954
A galvanizing film that forever changed the art of film acting A work of art is something that becomes timeless regardless of when or why...

- Jun 8, 2021
- 14 min
60. RED RIVER, 1948
Escapism at its best in a sweeping Western adventure If you love to lose yourself in a sprawling adventure, “Red River” is definitely for...

- Jun 1, 2021
- 16 min
59. THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, 1955
A spellbinding, nightmarish, fairytale film like no other Hauntingly entertaining and offbeat, “The Night of the Hunter” is not your...

- May 25, 2021
- 16 min
58. WHAT’S UP, DOC?, 1972
A classic screwball comedy, and one of the funniest films ever made If I were asked to name my pick for the funniest film ever made, my...

- May 18, 2021
- 13 min
57. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, 1968
An unforgettable cinematic milestone, considered one of the greatest and most influential films of all-time There are certain movies from...

- May 11, 2021
- 16 min
56. GILDA, 1946
A fiery film noir starring America's Love Goddess, which exposes the fine line between love and hate What looks like pure melodrama at...

- May 4, 2021
- 15 min
55. HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, 1941
A haunting classic about the harshness and beauty of life, told through the eyes of a boy from a Welsh coal mining family Movies have the...

- Apr 27, 2021
- 15 min
54. MARY POPPINS, 1964
A magical classic that has remained a family favorite since its first release Major film studios each became known for producing films...