Tag Archives: fantasy

Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Bill Wren

Directed by Steven Spielberg Watching a movie a second time, especially a few month’s after the fact, is often an interesting experience. Frequently, you find yourself scratching your head and saying, “Was that the same movie?” That’s how it was … Continue reading →

The strange love of movies – Cinema Paradiso

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Bill Wren

I last watched Cinema Paradiso about ten years ago. I’ve been meaning to watch it again for a long time but two things have held me back: the length (almost three hours — I don’t ever seem to have the … Continue reading →

My Reputation (1946)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Bill Wren

Directed by Curtis Bernhardt It seems a strange thing to say but My Reputation suffers from an actor’s performance that is too good. Barbara Stanwyck portrays Jessica Drummond so well, you almost fume with frustration with her in the movie’s … Continue reading →

The fantastic western of George Pal

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Bill Wren

You can see a number of actors best known for their television work in the 1960s and 1970s — Tony Randall, Barbara Eden and Arthur O’Connell — in one of the oddest films: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao. Is it … Continue reading →

7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Bill Wren

Directed by George Pal This movie, 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, is peculiar to say the least, and in its peculiarity is a wonderful fantasy that doesn’t make for the greatest film ever made but a delightful one nonetheless. Once … Continue reading →

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Bill Wren

Directed by Charles Laughton I think it’s fair to say 1955′s The Night of the Hunter is one of the oddest films to ever come out of Hollywood. According to many, it’s also one of the greatest. This may be … Continue reading →

John Wayne heads north – booze and brawls ensue

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Bill Wren

Directed by Henry Hathaway This movie, North to Alaska, is a difficult one to account for. I really like it a lot. But I can’t think of a single cinematic merit it has going for it. Essentially, if you don’t … Continue reading →