Saturday, March 3, 2012

The Andromeda Strain (1971)

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This superior science fiction outing pits four dedicated scientists against a microscopic menace capable of destroying all life on Earth. It...
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Thursday, March 1, 2012

To Be or Not To Be (1942)

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Director Ernst Lubitsch made many great films in his distinguished career, but if I had to pick just one to call my favorite it would be T...
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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Ante Meridiem Theatre: David Cronenberg’s “Rabid”

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A near collision culminates with Rose (Marilyn Chambers) pinned underneath a motorcycle in flames. She and the other rider, Hart (Frank Moor...
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Classic Movie Dogathon: 101 Dalmatians

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101 Dalmatians   ranks easily as my favorite Disney animated feature. It puzzles me that it’s rarely mentioned among the Disney classics li...
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Monday, February 20, 2012

Classic Movie Dogathon: Courage of Lassie

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A litter of beautiful Collie puppies is running around and playing in a forest that borders on a lake. They are fearless and happy and occ...
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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Classic Movie Dogathon: Greyfriars Bobby

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In 1865, on Cauldbrae Farm, sheepherder Old Jock (Alex Mackenzie) travels to Edinburgh, since the family he works for can no longer afford t...
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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

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Who runs Washington? How does one become a congressperson, a senator, or the president? These questions were asked in 1939—and are still be...
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Price of Political Ambition in "Posse" and "The Candidate"

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This month's focus on politics in movies continues with two films from the 1970s, each a labor of love for its star: Posse and The Cand...
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Monday, February 13, 2012

Poldark: Romance, Adventure, and First-Rate Drama in 18th Century Cornwall

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Before Downton Abbey , there was Poldark . Despite having nothing in common in terms of plot and setting, these British television series s...
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Saturday, February 11, 2012

The Man in Grey (1943)

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First off, please don’t tell me I’ve misspelled “grey”—as this is a British film, so the title will be spelled in proper English.  Second, ...
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

John Frankenheimer Counts Down "Seven Days in May"

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John Frankenheimer followed his classic The Manchurian Candidate (1962) with this equally original political thriller. Rod Serling’s taut ...
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