A haunting portrait of obsession and murder "Laura" Hypnotic and unforgettable, “Laura” , stands among the most mesmerizing movie mysteries ever made. Brimming with surprise twists, sharp wit, offbeat romance, sumptuous visuals, haunting music, and electric performances, it’s pure cinematic magic. Nominated for five Academy Awards (and winner of one), it launched many giant film careers both in front and behind the camera, and the American Film Institute (AFI) named it the 4t

A sumptuously poetic and spellbinding supernatural fantasy "Death Takes a Holiday" With the holidays upon us, I’m spotlighting a film I’ve long loved — not a seasonal one, but a story about a most unusual holiday. It’s the mesmerizing Pre-Code fantasy, “Death Takes a Holiday” . A major hit upon its release but now largely forgotten, this soulful treasure explores love, death, and what it truly means to live — perfect inspiration for starting a new year with a fresh perspectiv

The electrifying trailblazer that revolutionized cinema "Breathless" Only a handful of films have reshaped the course of cinema, and “Breathless” is one of them. Exploding onto screens like cinematic dynamite, it shattered countless filmmaking conventions with an impact so profound, it transformed movies — inspiring directors around the world to see and make films in entirely new ways. Dripping with style and energy, it remains modern and timeless after more than sixty-five

A shockwave in Pre-Code cinema that still packs a punch "Baby Face" Sex, adultery, exploitation, suicide, murder — nothing's off-limits in “Baby Face" . This unflinching drama helped trigger the strict enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code (a censoring of Hollywood movies), and nearly a century later, remains as bold, shocking, and riveting as ever. Prepare yourself for a fearlessly unforgettable ride through one of cinema’s most uncompromising classics. "Baby Fac

June Lockhart TV and film star June Lockhart passed away yesterday at the age of 100. The Emmy nominated, Tony Award winning actress became a household name playing two of television’s most beloved mothers — “Ruth Martin” on “Lassie” from 1958 to 1964, and “Maureen Robinson” on all three seasons of the 1960s sci-fi classic “Lost in Space” .  The daughter of movie stars Gene and Kathleen Lockhart , she made her screen debut at the age of twelve in 1938’s “A Christmas Carol”

An unforgettably chilling and intensely fun study of evil "The Bad Seed" Pretty eight year old “Rhoda” has blonde pigtails, wears tutu-type dresses, can do a perfect curtsy, and happily skips about in tap shoes. But there’s something off about her, and it’s enough to give her mother a nervous breakdown in this week’s electrifying emotional thriller, “The Bad Seed” . Nominated for four Academy Awards, it was Warner Brothers' second highest grossing film of 1957, and watching i

Hollywood magic at its sweetest "The More the Merrier" When the world feels heavy, a movie can be a comforting and inexpensive way to...

Robert Redford Very sad news to report, Robert Redford has died today at the age of 89. The major heartthrob of the 1970s (even my...

A mesmerizing masterpiece of courage and cunning "The Train" This week brings edge-of-your-seat, full-throttle entertainment in the form...

Charles Chaplin in "Modern Times" Please dismiss the last two post notifications, which were emailed incorrectly due to technical...

Looking out your window was never so tantalizingly dangerous "Rear Window" Prepare to be glued to your seat for 111 minutes, for “Rear...

A hauntingly romantic noir about fear, doubt, and self-destruction "In a Lonely Place" Surprising in many ways, “In a Lonely Place” is...

The suspense-filled queen of all creature features "Them!" A dazed little girl in pajamas, clutches a doll and wanders aimlessly through...

Timeless love. Unforgettable cinema. "Wuthering Heights" The movies that stay with us are those that strike a chord deep within, and...

The classic adventure that launched a thousand swashbucklers "Captain Blood" Few films embody the spirit of classic Hollywood like...

Two thieves, one heiress, and a whole lot of trouble in paradise "Trouble in Paradise" While there are scores of classic movies everyone...

The movie that redefined Hollywood and made millions fear the ocean "Jaws" Since cinema began, many movies have entertained, fewer have...

A remarkable psychological drama that’s as tender as it is tragic "The Bigamist" The supremely engrossing “The Bigamist” may be...

Gene Hackman So sad to report that the body of actor Gene Hackman was discovered yesterday He, along with his wife and dog, were found...

A love story that's anything but ordinary "Harold and Maude" Witnessing one's innermost thoughts and emotions in a film is a truly...