Film noir means B-movies like The Hot Spot

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Bill Wren

The Final Day of For the Love of Film (Noir) — Please donate here or use the button on the right. If you’ve considered it but have put it off, now is the time. If you are interested in boatloads … Read more →

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Ernst Lubitsch and his lustfully troubled Paradise

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Bill Wren

Without really planning too, I’ve found myself watching the movies of Ernst Lubitsch. A few nights ago it was The Shop Around the Corner. Last night it was Trouble in Paradise. I had seen both before, at least once each. … Read more →

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Trouble in Paradise (1932)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Bill Wren

Directed by Ernst Lubitsch One of the finest romantic comedies ever made, and one that in many ways created a template and set standards for later romantic comedies (while also looking ahead to the screwball comedies to come), is Ernst … Read more →

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20 Movies: Murder by Decree (1979)

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Bill Wren

I was traumatized when I went to IMDb and saw Murder by Decree retitled as Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack. I have no idea why this occurred other than to guess this reflects some U.S. release, probably one that hoped … Read more →

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20 Movies: Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Bill Wren

A list of movies that didn’t include Alfred Hitchcock wouldn’t be much of a list. One of my favourites, and one I think it’s time I watched again, is Shadow of a Doubt, with a very creepy Uncle Charlie played … Read more →

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Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Bill Wren

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock It’s claimed by many that Shadow of a Doubt was Alfred Hitchcock’s favourite of all the films he had made; some say he considered it his best. The claim rings true if you’re even modestly familiar … Read more →

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Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Bill Wren

Directed by Frank Capra There are good comedies and there are great comedies. Arsenic and Old Lace is a great comedy. It achieves greatness through all the elements that make any great film: wonderful script and wonderful performances. In many … Read more →

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