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Harvey review
Posted : 2 days, 16 hours ago on 23 April 2025 04:45
(A review of Harvey)A joy from start to finish. While Jimmy Stewart is pitch perfect in this role, he’s surrounded by a cast of characters that blew me away. I suppose this is one of the joys of discovering movies from the Golden Age, it broadens the horizons. I especially enjoyed the performance of Dick Wessel (Mr Cracker, the bar owner). He welcomes Elwood and Harvey into Charlie’s Bar with open arms. I would certainly watch this again.
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Touch of Evil review
Posted : 2 days, 16 hours ago on 23 April 2025 04:38
(A review of Touch of Evil)one of the greating openings of all time. Groundbreaking! We follow along in a one shot as the movie opens with a BANG!
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Cowboy Bebop: The Movie review
Posted : 1 week, 2 days ago on 16 April 2025 09:51
(A review of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie)Could have easily spent another 90 minutes just living in this visual feast of a movie. I went into this one really cold, which made the story a bit of a challenge, but on the whole, I was able to just go with the flow. Cowboy Bebop is another movie where I wish I would have had a chance to see it on the big screen.
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Jaws 2 review
Posted : 1 week, 2 days ago on 16 April 2025 09:08
(A review of Jaws 2)Campy, campy, campy.
This is one of those "I bet the behind the scenes drama would be more entertaining than the actual movie" kind of movies.
Yes, there is a killer shark, and yes, Chief Brody is back and still a little bit on edge after the events of the mega-blockbuster original Jaws.
This is a pale imitation of the original, but there is still some fun to be had along the way. Is it "so bad it's good?" Yes, indeed.
Oh, and John Williams whipped up some fine music for this one, so that's cool.
This is one of those "I bet the behind the scenes drama would be more entertaining than the actual movie" kind of movies.
Yes, there is a killer shark, and yes, Chief Brody is back and still a little bit on edge after the events of the mega-blockbuster original Jaws.
This is a pale imitation of the original, but there is still some fun to be had along the way. Is it "so bad it's good?" Yes, indeed.
Oh, and John Williams whipped up some fine music for this one, so that's cool.
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Bell, Book and Candle review
Posted : 4 weeks ago on 28 March 2025 11:32
(A review of Bell, Book and Candle)In Bell Book and Candle, we are transported back to New York in the 1950s. We're introduced to Gillian, played by Kim Novak, who we learn throughout the story is a witch. She does seem taken by her upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson, played in his own special way by Jimmy Stewart.
One thing leads to another, and Gill places a love spell on Shep, which upends his plans, including his impending marriage.
Along the way, we meet writer Sidney Redlitch, played by Ernie Kovaks, who is fixated on witches and their mysterious ways. In his brief time on screen, I noticed that he must have made an impression on Jeff Goldblum since his vocal patterns are nearly identical.
(Digging deeper, I learned that Goldblum portrayed Kovaks in Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter in 1984)
Jack Lemon is in the supernatural club, too, and we learn about his powers little by little in a playful performance.
All in all, this is a rom-com with a witch-y twist. While the ending was predictable, I still had a great time and wish that I could become a regular at the "Zodiac Club."
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The Queen's Gambit review
Posted : 1 month, 1 week ago on 13 March 2025 04:56
(A review of The Queen's Gambit)Spectacular visual storytelling. Anya Taylor-Joy is a chameleon and one of the best of her generation. It's just fine if you don't know about chess, as this game simply provides the backdrop to the human drama that unfolds. If you got third place in your junior high chess tournament, you might like it all the more, however.
Along with some outstanding performances throughout, the set design, costumes and music choices add so much to the overall production. I'm reminded of the attention to detail that went into The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as it had the same level of craftsmanship.
All told, this series got me from the first moments and I had a difficult time letting go at the end.
Along with some outstanding performances throughout, the set design, costumes and music choices add so much to the overall production. I'm reminded of the attention to detail that went into The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as it had the same level of craftsmanship.
All told, this series got me from the first moments and I had a difficult time letting go at the end.
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Live and Let Die review
Posted : 1 month, 1 week ago on 13 March 2025 04:48
(A review of Live and Let Die)I can't believe I've never seen this installment of the Bond franchise. Live and Let Die dished up outstanding set pieces and performances throughout.
While my introduction to Roger Moore as Bond was For Your Eyes Only, this younger version was hitting on all cylinders. Whether it was an out-of-control taxi in New York, an epic chase with speedboats in the bayou, or hand to, well, iron claw fighting in a stateroom, this one has it all! I also thoroughly enjoyed Gloria Hendry as Rosie, a nice addition to the Bond franchise as a person of color. I most recently watched her in Black Belt Jones where she held her own with Jim Kelly, so she has her action bonafides.
Then there is one of my favorite Bond villains, Yaphet Kotto as Kananga, who is a worthy adversary to Bond and seems to be a step ahead of him until the end.
This Bond, with an amazing theme song put together by Paul and Linda McCarthy, is smashing, as the Brits might say, and I would love to give it another look - before I die.
While my introduction to Roger Moore as Bond was For Your Eyes Only, this younger version was hitting on all cylinders. Whether it was an out-of-control taxi in New York, an epic chase with speedboats in the bayou, or hand to, well, iron claw fighting in a stateroom, this one has it all! I also thoroughly enjoyed Gloria Hendry as Rosie, a nice addition to the Bond franchise as a person of color. I most recently watched her in Black Belt Jones where she held her own with Jim Kelly, so she has her action bonafides.
Then there is one of my favorite Bond villains, Yaphet Kotto as Kananga, who is a worthy adversary to Bond and seems to be a step ahead of him until the end.
This Bond, with an amazing theme song put together by Paul and Linda McCarthy, is smashing, as the Brits might say, and I would love to give it another look - before I die.
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Princess Mononoke review
Posted : 1 month, 3 weeks ago on 4 March 2025 05:11
(A review of Princess Mononoke)Imagination brought to life. With each Miyazaki movie I view, I understand why he has amassed such a loyal and passionate fan base. While I've only had the opportunity to see one of his films in the theater - Spirited Away - I hope to add more to my list as they are rereleased.
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Truck Turner review
Posted : 2 months ago on 22 February 2025 06:45
(A review of Truck Turner)Let you lay this on you, this jive turkey enjoyed Truck Turner. The smooth and silk Isaac Hayes is the eponymous Mac Truck Turner, working with his partner Jerry played by Alan Weeks, as they comb the City of Angels for bail jumpers. When they take down a notorious pimp named Gator after an extensive chase (including an amazing set piece through a water treatment plant near LAX), it touches off a war with the rest of the adult services executives in the area, including the lead Madam played by Star Trek's own Nichelle Nichols, in a role that is delightful and 180 degrees from her role on the Enterprise.
Yaphet Kotta takes the role of the Big Bad, and their final confrontation is beautifully filmed, albeit brutal.
Throw in Scatman as an aging pimp/sage for just the icing on the cake. All in all, a fun slice of the 1970s, with incredible music provided by Mr Hayes himself
Yaphet Kotta takes the role of the Big Bad, and their final confrontation is beautifully filmed, albeit brutal.
Throw in Scatman as an aging pimp/sage for just the icing on the cake. All in all, a fun slice of the 1970s, with incredible music provided by Mr Hayes himself
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Flashdance (1983) review
Posted : 2 months, 1 week ago on 11 February 2025 10:16
(A review of Flashdance (1983))Flashdance left an indelible mark, to be honest. Was a unique movie that helped change the tone of Hollywood, too.
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