Category Archives: Classic Movies
My Mixed Feelings About ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
The first time I saw this movie, as far as I can recall (since it’s been a long, long time), my feelings about it were generally positive. For one thing, the movie is about an ordinary fellow who basically saves … Continue reading
Posted in 1940s Films, Blogathan, Classic Movies, Drama, Film Analysis, Holiday Movies
Tagged Blogathon, Drama, Fantasy, Frank Capra, Holiday Movies
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My Review of ‘The Quiet Man’ (1952)
This is one of those movies I’ve always heard I should see, but never got around to watching until recently. And I might never have seen it, except that it was chosen for the movie group I’m in. Yep, I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Movies, Comedy, Drama, Movie Reviews, Romance
Tagged Classic Film, Classic Movies, Ireland, Movie Review, Romantic Comedy-Drama
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Holiday Movie Suggestions – Part Four
One last round of short holiday movie reviews before we take a break from reviewing and make out our resolutions for the new year! I actually don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. It just seemed like it was time for … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Movies, Holiday Movies, Musicals, Roundup
Tagged Classic Movies, Happy Holidays, Holiday Movies, Movie Reviews, Musicals, Roundup
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Joseph Cotten in ‘Citizen Kane’
For the Joseph Cotten blogathon (hosted by Crystal at In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood, I chose to write about him in Citizen Kane. Not just because the movie is (or was) considered the greatest film of all … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Blogathan, Classic Movies, Drama, Mystery
Tagged Actors, Blogathon, Classic Movies, Drama, Mystery
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The Big Finale of ‘Detour’
Happy Saturday (or whatever day you happen to catch this)! 🙂 Are you ready for the big, rather depressing downbeat ending of the latest B-movie feature? When I posted the previous part, I mentioned a few fun facts about Ann … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Movies, Film Noir, Public Domain Movies, Saturday Matinee
Tagged B-Movie, B-Movies, Classic Movies, Film Noir, Saturday Matinee, Short Film, Tom Neal
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My Review of ‘All About Eve’ (1950)
This movie was based on a short story which itself was based on a true event. It’s also one of Bette Davis’ most memorable films. Davis plays Margo Channing, a well-loved but aging Broadway star. She is surrounded by a … Continue reading
Posted in Blogathan, Classic Movies, Drama, Movie Reviews
Tagged Bette Davis, Blogathon, Classic Movies, Drama, Movie Review
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Elizabeth Taylor in ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’
Elizabeth Taylor is the kind of actress that could easily qualify as the number one representative of classic Hollywood stardom and financial success. Along with her considerable attributes as a businesswoman and humanitarian, Elizabeth Taylor was a stunning beauty. Taylor … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Blogathan, Classic Movies, Drama
Tagged Black Comedy, Blogathon, Classic Movies, Comedy-Drama, Drama, Elizabeth Taylor
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Raymond Burr for the Prosecution
As a Canadian-born actor, it seems a little ironic that Raymond Burr would wind up playing the iconic American defense attorney Perry Mason. But, as one who grew up watching Burr as the good guy lawyer who (almost) never lost … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Blogathan, Classic Movies, Drama, Tributes
Tagged Actors, Blogathon, Canada, Classic Movies, Drama, Raymond Burr, Tribute
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My Review of ‘Casablanca’ (1942)
It came to my attention earlier this week that this movie recently had an anniversary. That reminded me of when I first saw it at the age of 17 on TV (of course). I think it was a lazy Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Movies, Drama, Movie Reviews, Romance
Tagged 75th Anniversary, Classic Movies, Drama, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Movie Review, Romance, World War II
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I Found it at the Movies 