CONSENSUS: “Not much to see here folks. Sure, it has Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, but that is about it. The rest is pretty average. It has a Hitchcock vibe to it, but without actually having Hitchcock Charade falls pretty flat.”
CONSENSUS: “One of the great science-fiction movies of its era, Planet of the Apes, is an American treasure. In retrospect this movie probably seems a bit hokey given its lesser sequels, but if you return to the original, you will not be disappointed. It is a wonderful epic adventure, led by the aptly-chosen Charlton Heston.”
CONSENSUS: “The original True Grit was a mixed bag for us. It has a light, pleasant and even hokey tone that worked as much as it clawed. Classic western fans will likely find a fair amount of joy here, but western haters will likely find a lot to cringe at. INSTAFLICKA INDEX 2.50 John Wayne landed one of his
CONSENSUS: “Doctor Zhivago is a beautiful epic. Don’t worry about the lengthy run-time because each frame of the film is rich and compelling. It is marvelous in every way and is a must watch.”
CONSENSUS: “In retrospect, this movie is not as good as the hype. Sure, it is iconic, and yes, it did win an Oscar for Best Picture, but overall this movie is limited. Still, Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman are outstanding as the leads. It is worth watching for them alone.”
This movie is as classic as classic comes. Shane, from 1953, is perhaps the definitive western. It is a must watch and it is now streaming on Netflix instant watch. Shane won an Oscar for cinematography and has been listed on a number AFI lists, including #3 on the list of Top 10 Westerns. Your primer is below. Amid stunning vistas, this Oscar-winning
Marilyn Monroe is one of the most memorable American actresses of her time. She is forever stuck in the popular consciousness. Artist Andy Warhol made her iconic. This year Michelle Williams is getting rave reviews for portraying her in the new movie My Week with Marilyn. That said, have you ever seen a movie that Monroe made? If not, there are
A legend in the history of B-movie fare. How many female scientists travel the Amazon bedecked in bikini-wear calculated to charm an anaconda off a branch? That’s what happens when Julie Adams and fellow scientist Richard Carlson happen upon the black lagoon and the amphibious creature inhabiting it. Casting a gimlet eye on Adams in backstroke, it’s love at first
Scientist André Delambre (David Hedison) has invented a matter transporter. To perfect his machine, he decides to test the device on a human subject — himself. He steps into the chamber unaware that an ordinary housefly has accompanied him. His head and arm become horrifically switched with those of the fly. Now Delambre and his wife (Patricia Owens) are faced
CONSENSUS: “The Exorcist is iconic for a reason. It is probably the best film in the evil possession sub-genre. That said, on the whole it is pretty boring. It is not as good as you think or remember.” INSTAFLICKA INDEX 3.00 When movie actress Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn) begins to suspect that an evil spirit is possessing her young
‘Don’t bother to knock’ is a thriller from the year 1952. It involves a pilot named Jed (Richard Widmark), who travels to New York City to see his best lady. The problem is that Lyn (Anne Bancroft), a lounge singer and the object of his affection, dumps him for having such an unsympathetic character. Lonely and rejected, he goes back
