An irresistibly jubilant, iconic musical comedy that made Marilyn Monroe a star "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Horns blare as two showgirls...

One of the most powerful films ever made about coming home from war The power of cinema lies in its ability to affect us, and “The Best...

A dazzling and shocking tale of jealousy and obsession On the surface, “Leave Her to Heaven” looks like a picture perfect postcard, but...

A hilarious, rapid-fire screwball comedy about the trappings of being a movie star Boiling over with snappy dialogue, crackerjack...

A magnificent film of great power and resonance about the dispossessed One thing cinema can do better than anything else is place its...

A dynamic, one of a kind cult classic like no other "Johnny Guitar" Have you ever gone to a movie with someone and afterwards it seems as...

A riveting mother-daughter story, featuring one of filmdom's standout performances There are so many different factors that go into...

A funny and moving seminal masterpiece that transformed Hollywood In addition to being a fantastic movie, “The Graduate's” gargantuan...

A chillingly fun science fiction horror classic Though sometimes overlooked, “The Fly” is a supremely fun example of 1950’s science...

Sadly, today Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist for “Fiddler on the Roof”, died at the age of 99. To honor him, here is my post on the film,...

A spellbinding thriller about obsession from the Master of Suspense Perceptions of films can change over time, and “Vertigo” is a...

Hilarious comedy perfection! "Young Frankenstein" There aren’t many better things in life than a good belly laugh, and the top-notch classic “Young Frankenstein” , is guaranteed to provide just that. This Academy Award-nominated parody, directed by comedy genius Mel Brooks , has nonstop laughs, lovable oddball characters, and enough heart to keep it eternally entertaining. It is a perfect comedy. I adored it as a kid, and it still remains a top favorite and one of the funnies

An emotional tour de force about the inevitability and universality of change We go to the movies to have an emotional experience and see...

A thrilling crime drama often regarded as the quintessential film noir Hard-boiled drama, razor-sharp dialogue, and dangerous women are...

The original timeless, emotional love story classic about fame and courage Cross a falling star with a rising one and the result is bound...

A landmark masterpiece, and one of the most influential films ever made When movies were in their infancy, filmmakers were exploring how...

A delightful pre-Code comedy dripping with sex and starring a cinema trailblazer A pleasure specific to cinema is its movie stars. Great...

A funny, provocative, and thoroughly entertaining satirical masterpiece A brilliant comedy about nuclear annihilation and paranoia that...

A highly engaging, powerful, and provocative courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Murder" Some movies flow so superbly you just can’t look away, and such is the case with this week’s powerful courtroom drama, “Anatomy of a Murder” . This intoxicating masterpiece has it all – fascinating characters, virtuoso performances, an intriguing story, exquisite visuals, and topnotch direction – all flavored by an edgy Grammy Award winning jazz score by Duke Ellington . It's all so riveting, t

A mesmerizing star-powered, ethereal masterpiece about non-conformity Forget reality. After all, back then Hollywood was called the Dream...