I'll continue with some of cinema's most treasured images. For those familiar with the scenes represented they're bound to invoke a strong emotional response. The narratives' indelible moments are the primary reason these captures were selected.
Read MoreI am honoured to introduce noted author Preston Neal Jones making his first contribution here.
What I Did With JOAN RIVERS On My Summer Vacation
Read MoreFor those who love creative, outrageously inspired silent cinema, this little gem with Snub Pollard called It's a Gift (1923) is hilarious. It's only 14 minutes long and worth every charming moment.
Just some thoughts on current happenings:
Read MoreThe purpose of this list is not to give a critical lambasting to what a great number of viewers consider to be cinematic treasures. What I would like to provide my readers with is an alternative and admittedly more critical perspective to consider, one that hopefully will not detract from a person's appreciation for the films under review. At the same time, I'd question whether these motion pictures really deserve the high accolades bestowed upon them by many in the critical community. Perhaps it's like this: instead of "The emperor has no clothes," I'm saying "He's not quite as well dressed." (For a further introduction on this subject please see: Top Ten “All that Glitters…”: The Overrated Part 1.)
These notices are meant for viewers familiar with the following motion pictures.
(They will be addressed in alphabetical order.)
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2014 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
Read MoreHow could anyone forget this short but sweet and poignant moment from It's a Wonderful Life?
In this series I'd like to present some exceptional scenes inspired by cinema's most gifted artists of yesteryear.
A Night at the Opera (1935)
Director: Sam Wood
Scene: "The Stateroom"
Many writers contributed to this epic farce, including its two principals: George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind. Even an uncredited Buster Keaton worked on developing this famous scene. It was nearly scrapped, however, because it wasn't getting any laughs. Once the Marx Brothers ignored the script and started ad libbing the whole thing, it transformed into one of the all-time comedy classics.
A Night at the Opera is available on DVD here:
It is also available in a box set along with 6 other Marx Brothers comedies here:
Just some thoughts on current happenings:
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2014 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
Read MoreI'll continue with some of cinema's most treasured images. For those familiar with the scenes represented they're bound to invoke a strong emotional response. The narratives' indelible moments are the primary reason these captures were selected.
Read MoreThe reviews in this series are meant for those who have already seen the films in question.
Devil's Doorway
U.S.A. / MGM / 1950 / B+W / 84 minutes / Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
Read MoreSome of Cinema's 2013 Lost Treasures. The music by Stanley Myers is from the film Cold Heaven.
Just some thoughts on current happenings:
Read MoreI'll continue with some of cinema's most treasured images. For those familiar with the scenes represented they're bound to invoke a strong emotional response. The narratives' indelible moments are the primary reason these captures were selected.
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2014 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
Read MoreDrama is conflict.
Nowhere is that better exemplified than in a less technologically advanced, austere western setting. Practically since the dawn of cinema itself, westerns appeared on the scene with their early simple narratives, befitting both the west's preceding closure and this awesome, new storytelling discovery.
Read MoreIn this series I'd like to present some exceptional scenes inspired by cinema's most gifted artists of yesteryear.
North by Northwest (1959)
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Scene: "The Auction"
Cary Grant cleverly gets himself out a jam in one of the master's best exercises in suspense courtesy of Ernest Lehman's ingenious, original screenplay and the cast's perfect performances.
North by Northwest is available on Blu-ray and DVD from Amazon below:
The original recording of Bernard Herrmann's fabulous score can currently be ordered by clicking on the image below. (Intrada ships worldwide).
Just some thoughts on current happenings:
Read MoreGordon Willis (May 28, 1931 – May 18, 2014) an inspired and influential American cinematographer has died at age 82.
Guest contributor Bob DiMucci has provided this tribute to his motion picture accomplishments:
The Films of Gordon Willis
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