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The Male Animal is one peculiar movie
Relationships, sex, communists and, somewhere off camera ,World War II — The Male Animal from 1942 is a curious film to say the least. It comes with some pretty impressive credentials, however, including its stars as well as its origins: … Read more
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The Male Animal (1942)
Directed by Elliott Nugent As much as I enjoyed 1942′s The Male Animal, I found it damned peculiar. Starring Henry Fonda and Olivia de Havilland, I was never quite sure as I watched it just what kind of movie it … Read more
Sullivan’s Travels (1941)
“There’s a lot to be said for making people laugh. Did you know that’s all some people have? It isn’t much, but it’s better than nothing in this cockeyed caravan.” Directed by Preston Sturges Those words, of course, are from … Read more
Mousehunt (1997)
Directed by Gore Verbinski Mousehunt (1997) is a funny movie in both senses of the word. It is funny “ha ha,” and it is funny peculiar. For me, it is one of the funniest movies I’ve seen. Ever. I can’t … Read more
Loving and hating Mouse Hunt
Mousehunt (1997) is a funny movie in both senses of the word. It is funny “ha ha,” and it is funny peculiar. For me, it is one of the funniest movies I’ve seen. Ever. I can’t think of many movies, … Read more
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The Stepford Wives (2004)
Directed by Frank Oz I’ve always felt the idea of Stepford Wives was better than the execution — be it the original Ira Levin novel or the first movie based on it, back in 1975. To be honest, I felt … Read more
A curious Long Goodbye from Robert Altman
To be honest, I’ve never been a big Robert Altman fan, though increasingly I’m finding his movies more appealing. I think his approach creates the sense in me that I’m listening to a slow-talker and I want to interrupt and … Read more
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