The 4th of July is just around the corner, and with it we find our thoughts turning to what movies we’ve enjoyed in the summers past. Ever since Jaws ushered in the era of the summer blockbuster in 1975 —…
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Today we’ll be looking at what is probably director Billy Wilder‘s most underrated effort: One, Two, Three. Drawing inspiration from an obscure Hungarian play as well as Wilder’s own Ninotchka, this Cold War comedy is a hilarious jab at not…
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If there’s one thing missing from contemporary movies, it’s bombastic soundtrack songs. When was the last time you watched a film that featured a ditty that made you want to pump your fists and start some serious aerobics training? It…
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There’s a lot of ways to spend your summer free time. But in our (admittedly somewhat biased) opinion, the best way to relax during these sun-drenched months is to sit back, relax, and spend some time watching movies. But which…
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Ewan McGregor is having a great 2017. The Scottish actor’s performance as twin brothers in the just-completed third season of the Fargo won him universal praise, and his return to his breakthrough role of heroin addict Mark Renton in T2:…
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We told you earlier about Blade Runner‘s 35th anniversary, but another sci-fi classic that was also underappreciated at the time of its release is celebrating the same milestone: John Carpenter‘s The Thing. A remake of Howard Hawks’ 1951 production The…
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Today marks a milestone in the history of science fiction cinema: Blade Runner was released on this day in 1982. Ridley Scott‘s future noir classic based on a Phillip K. Dick story stars Harrison Ford as the titular Blade Runner,…
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It can be a challenge to review a classic like Billy Wilder‘s Some Like It Hot, because so much has been written about it. So, instead of a traditional review, I want to focus on Wilder’s theme of deception and…
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Three years after it debuted on stage, Tennessee Williams’ Sweet Bird of Youth jumped to the big screen in a riveting film version that was released by Warner Brothers in 1962. The movie, which controversially took liberties from its source…
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“If you’re in doubt about angels being real, I can arrange to change any doubts you feel. Wait’ll you see my Gidget, you’ll want her for your Valentine.” Based on the popular film series, Gidget is a fondly remembered 1965-66…
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