A cinematic masterpiece about the nature of truth, by one of cinema’s greatest film directors Through reading about and watching classic...

Dear Reader: I’m proudly approaching a significant milestone, as next Tuesday will feature the 100th movie in this blog. In this...

A powerfully entertaining parable set in a seminal science fiction classic Great movies often expose aspects of humanity in fresh and...

A hypnotizing epic that exemplifies the highest art of filmmaking There are epic adventure films, and then there is “Lawrence of Arabia”....

An entertainingly riveting landmark about prejudice “Gentleman’s Agreement” was Hollywood’s first and most impactful exploration of...

One of cinema’s best and most satisfying feel-good musical comedies One of the greatest musicals from Hollywood’s golden days, “The Band...

The mothership of science fiction movies, and one of the most influential and important films in cinema Please don’t be afraid when a...

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...

An exceptional satire featuring two Hollywood legends in top form It’s always a thrill to find a film that is astutely entertaining, and...

A magical fairytale and one of cinema’s most influential and cherished films The very first traditional cel animated feature film in...

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...

A delicious peek at the gossiping rich, featuring a glorious all-female cast Jungle Red. Who could believe that a nail polish could...

Screen legend Sidney Poitier stars in a groundbreaking and timeless film Screen legend and trailblazer Sidney Poitier passed away...

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...

An astonishing blend of comedy, drama and satire create one sublime film The plight of the little guy has never been so beguilingly...

A landmark musical which has long become a holiday classic Great films are an experience, and “Meet Me in St. Louis” masterfully offers...

A milestone in epic spectacles There’s nothing more suited for a movie-watching experience than giant, larger-than-life spectacles, and...

A musical masterpiece bursting with cinematic magic Through artfully entertaining filmmaking, “West Side Story” transformed a hit...

A tour-de-force battle of the wills soars in a powerfully moving biopic that helped propel the American New Wave Sometimes performances...

A groundbreaking cinematic wonder, commonly regarded as the greatest film ever made “Citizen Kane” is a must-see for anyone interested in...