Speaking of movies—and we were—there’s another I’d place on my list of a hundred favorites, and it would be pretty high up at that. It’s Terry Gilliam’s “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen,” a box office and financial disaster when it … Continue reading →
I’m pleased to see that “Groundhog Day” made the cut. But no “High Noon?” For shame, for shame! And whatever is the transcendently schlocky “Titanic” doing there? Special effects and teenage heartthrobs should only get you so far. As for … Continue reading →
I was fiddling around at You Tube the other night, and came across these classics. They reminded me how very much I’d enjoyed Mandy Patinkin’s performance in “The Princess Bride.” It was a good movie with an excellent script. But … Continue reading →
…if I didn’t liveblog the Oscars. Whaaaa?? you say. But I think we need some lightness for a change. And there’s hardly anything lighter than the Oscars. They nearly levitate with their lack of gravitas—not to mention the hot air … Continue reading →
After mentioning the film “Midnight Run” in yesterday’s post—and searching You Tube for relevant videos—I started wondering what it is about that movie that I like so very much. After all, it features the f-word very prominently, and it’s an … Continue reading →
At this point we can safely say that Governor Blagojevich of Illinois is outrageously corrupt in an almost-comic book—or textbook, if you prefer—sort of way. The proof is in the wire. It’s not a case of “he said, she said.” … Continue reading →
Today’s hatred of Palin is driven at least partly by a host of elements connected to class, despite our protestations that we’re a relatively classless society. This particular class consciousness, which disregards Palin’s formidable accomplishments as governor as though they … Continue reading →
What a guy. The news that actor Paul Newman has died at 83 was not unexpected, since his cancer had been announced a while back. But it’s an occasion—especially for us females of a certain age—to sigh and remember just … Continue reading →
Breno Mello, the spectacularly handsome, charming, brooding star of the original “Black Orpheus,” has died in Brazil. Mello is one of the main attractions of this unusual film, a favorite in my youth for its music, vibrance, and sad tale … Continue reading →
Here’s one you might remember. I certainly do: Fans of the movie “The Great Escape” (and I must confess that I am one, big-time) will recognize the above as the Fourth of July celebration scene, featuring the incomparable Steve McQueen … Continue reading →
I don’t go to the movies that often, but last night I went to see “Juno.” It seemed a good bet. First of all, it’s a chick flick. And I’m a chick. Secondly, all the reviews said the same things—funny, … Continue reading →
This is the fruit of seeing “Lawrence of Arabia” on TV one day recently, and “Doctor Zhivago” on another: And I’m not the only one who sees a resemblance (see first question here). Unfortunately, I couldn’t find an early photo … Continue reading →