I am Spartacus! The Stanley Kubrick/Kirk Douglas gladiator classic is this focus of this review by guest blogger Alyson Krier. What does she think of the film? Read on and find out!
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Articles by: Alyson Krier
Metropolis (1927)
Metropolis is a silent film made in Germany by director Fritz Lang and released in 1927, at the height of German Expressionism. While its idea of a working class and intellectual class finding a mediator to help restore harmony can feel like…
Read more →Bringing Up Baby (1938): A Classic Movie Review
Bringing Up Baby (1938) As one of the most delightful screwball comedies of the 1930s, Bringing Up Baby has been enjoyed by generations and all ages. Directed by Howard Hawks, it is the story of befuddled boy meets impulsive girl…
Read more →The Verdict (1982): Movie Review
The Verdict (1982) Movie Review Frank Galvin (Paul Newman) is a down-on-his luck, alcoholic lawyer in Boston. In the past three years, he’s had four cases and spends most of his time either at a bar playing pinball and shooting…
Read more →All About Eve (1950): Classic Movie Review
All About Eve (1950) “My name is Addison DeWitt. My native habitat is the theater. In it I toil not, neither do I spin. I am a critic and commentator. I am essential to the theatre.” Mr. DeWitt may be…
Read more →Miracle on 34th Street (1947): A True Christmas Holiday Classic
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) On Thanksgiving, my family usually keeps the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on, with my dad yelling for all of us to see a float or something now and then. My mom has always enjoys watching the Rockettes…
Read more →Marty (1955): A Look Back
Marty (1955) You can people watch for hours and see who’s real and who’s just putting on an act. Marty is like watching one of the real people, with heart, fire, problems and real character. The film and character, Marty, are…
Read more →Around the World in 80 Days (1956): Movie Review
Around the World in 80 Days (1956) There are two ways that people can travel. Whether you’ve gone across the world or across town, you can probably distinguish the two. There are those who will eat McDonald’s wherever they can…
Read more →A Star Is Born (1937)
A Star Is Born (1937)` Before inventions like reality TV and YouTube, Hollywood hopefuls would have to pack up and actually move to Hollywood to have any chance at stardom. With the aid and well wishes from her grandmother, Esther Victoria…
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