Posted 31 May 2020 42nd Street. The mother musical of uncounted others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Jun 2020 Singing In The Rain. I admit that I have been deep diving into pure escapism in my movies the past couple of weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Jun 2020 The Kennel Murder Case. William Powell & Mary Astor, directed by Michael Curtiz -- what's not to like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Jun 2020 6 hours ago, Matthew said: Double Indemnity. Interesting: neither James M Cain or Raymond Chandler get their name on the poster. 50 minutes ago, Matthew said: The Kennel Murder Case. William Powell & Mary Astor, directed by Michael Curtiz -- what's not to like? I've always thought that Curtiz was under appreciated especially considering he directed Casablanca. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Jun 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, medjuck said: Interesting: neither James M Cain or Raymond Chandler get their name on the poster. I've always thought that Curtiz was under appreciated especially considering he directed Casablanca. I agree, I find Curtiz's films always fascinating to watch. Think the problem might be that Curtiz's filmography is so vast and varied, it's hard to get a handle on. Edited 4 Jun 2020 by Matthew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Jun 2020 1 hour ago, Matthew said: I agree, I find Curtiz's films always fascinating to watch. Think the problem might be that Curtiz's filmography is so vast and varied, it's hard to get a handle on. Like Fred Zinnemann, he had no distinguishable style or themes. Just great story telling skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 4 Jun 2020 3 hours ago, medjuck said: Like Fred Zinnemann, he had no distinguishable style or themes. Just great story telling skills. Out of the 150+ features movies that Curtiz has directed, I never came across to more than 5 of them in dvd stores. Another under-appreciated director: Martin Ritt - Hud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 5 Jun 2020 (edited) Red Dust. Clark Gable & Jean Harlow make a incendiary couple, definitely a Pre-Code movie. Edited 5 Jun 2020 by Matthew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 5 Jun 2020 17 hours ago, gmonahan said: Great film. Love the use of the Leonard Cohen songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Jun 2020 58 minutes ago, Matthew said: The Connection. Not a fan... GREAT music. HORRIBLE acting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Jun 2020 Sgt. Bilko. To show you how slow on the up take I am, it was only this afternoon, watching this movie for about the 20th time, that I got the name Bilk-o, that he bilks people out of their money. I don't know I missed that one all these years. It's a dumb movie, but I really enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Jun 2020 (edited) The Doorway to Hell. Very good Edited 12 Jun 2020 by Matthew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Jun 2020 The Wolf Of Wall Street on IFC tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites