Charming swindlers

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Bill Wren

There are certain movies I can make a reference to and people immediately know the film and usually recall it with a smile — if not outright laughter. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is one of those movies. It didn’t change the … Read more →

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The Stepford Wives (2004)

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Bill Wren

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 →

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Comedy gem – Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Bill Wren

I’ve been prattling about comfort movies recently but so far have suggested only one example from the list I’m compiling. But tomorrow, Thursday, is Thanksgiving in the United States — which may go back as far as 1565, finding its … Read more →

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2 much Pink Panther?

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Bill Wren

I’m not sure why, but I keep writing about the Steve Martin Pink Panther movies. A day or two ago I put up an assessment of sorts about The Pink Panther 2. I think it may be because I was … Read more →

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The Pink Panther 2 (2009)

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Bill Wren

Directed by Harald Zwart This movie suffers from comparisons. As discussed in my review of Steve Martin’s first The Pink Panther, it gets compared to the Peter Sellers’ movies and that actor’s performances as Inspector Clouseau. This second Steve Martin … Read more →

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Pink Panther – Martin as Clouseau

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Bill Wren

Now that I’m seeing ads for The Pink Panther 2 (due for release in February, I believe), I thought it might be a good time to discuss The Pink Panther, the 2006 film based on the Blake Edwards and Peter … Read more →

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The Pink Panther (2006)

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Bill Wren

Directed by Shawn Levy Now that I’m seeing ads for The Pink Panther 2 (due for release in February, I believe), I thought it might be a good time to discuss The Pink Panther, the 2006 film based on the … Read more →

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