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128. VERTIGO, 1958
A spellbinding thriller about obsession from the Master of Suspense Perceptions of films can change over time, and “Vertigo” is a...
Jun 13, 202317 min read


127. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, 1974
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
May 30, 202320 min read


126. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, 1971
An emotional tour de force about the inevitability and universality of change We go to the movies to have an emotional experience and see...
May 16, 202318 min read


125. OUT OF THE PAST, 1947
A thrilling crime drama often regarded as the quintessential film noir Hard-boiled drama, razor-sharp dialogue, and dangerous women are...
May 2, 202315 min read


124. A STAR IS BORN, 1937
The original timeless, emotional love story classic about fame and courage Cross a falling star with a rising one and the result is bound...
Apr 18, 202316 min read


123. BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN, 1925
A landmark masterpiece, and one of the most influential films ever made When movies were in their infancy, filmmakers were exploring how...
Apr 4, 202312 min read


122. I’M NO ANGEL, 1933
A delightful pre-Code comedy dripping with sex and starring a cinema trailblazer A pleasure specific to cinema is its movie stars. Great...
Mar 21, 202319 min read


121. DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB, 1964
A funny, provocative, and thoroughly entertaining satirical masterpiece A brilliant comedy about nuclear annihilation and paranoia that...
Mar 7, 202319 min read


120. ANATOMY OF A MURDER, 1959
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
Feb 21, 202320 min read


119. QUEEN CHRISTINA, 1933
A mesmerizing star-powered, ethereal masterpiece about non-conformity Forget reality. After all, back then Hollywood was called the Dream...
Feb 7, 202316 min read


118. GIANT, 1956
An epic family saga about humanity and a changing America “Giant” is a film I began to appreciate as I got older. As a kid I watched it...
Jan 24, 202319 min read


117. ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, 1930
The ravages of war are unmasked in a timeless cinematic landmark I love this week’s film, “All Quiet on the Western Front”. Often lauded...
Jan 10, 202315 min read


116. THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER, 1940
A moving, sweet, and sophisticated romantic comedy At over one hundred films deep thus far, this blog has sought to inform and enlighten...
Dec 27, 202212 min read


115. SAFETY LAST, 1923
A thrilling comedy that will leave you laughing and gasping in awe When something is truly entertaining it remains timeless. If one needs...
Dec 13, 202216 min read


114. 42nd STREET, 1933
An exhilarating milestone in movie musicals The title song of the movie musical “42nd Street” claims, “It's a rhapsody of laugher and...
Nov 29, 202219 min read


113. BONNIE AND CLYDE, 1967
An explosive watershed film that launched a new breed of cinema "Bonnie and Clyde" “Bonnie and Clyde” was the film that swung open the...
Nov 15, 202220 min read


112. FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, 1953
A tantalizing war film and landmark in mature-themed entertainment With its unapologetic look at sex, prostitution, adultery, and...
Nov 1, 202220 min read


111. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?, 1962
A gruesomely fun masterpiece starring two battling Hollywood icons With its over-the-top sensibility and camp, “What Ever Happened to...
Oct 18, 202219 min read


110. BICYCLE THIEVES, 1948
An emotional watershed that forever changed cinema Within the relatively short and prestigious list of classic films in history there are...
Oct 4, 202212 min read


109. BLACK NARCISSUS, 1947
A sensually dazzling, and unforgettable masterpiece about grappling with humanity “Black Narcissus” is quite simply one of the most...
Sep 20, 202218 min read
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