“That Man from Rio” (1964): Exciting, Fun 60s Caper
“That Man from Rio” (1964): Exciting, Fun 60s Caper I enjoy watching non-English movies that offer a glimpse into cultures other than the ones I’m familiar with. While “That Man…
Strange Story of “The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane” (1976)
Strange Story of “The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane” (1976) I was intrigued by the title and rented this movie thinking it would be something scary or suspenseful.…
“Enough Said” (2013): A Surprisingly Good Movie
“Enough Said” (2013): A Surprisingly Good Movie I’m breaking from my tradition of reviewing relatively older movies. I’ll do that occasionally. And why? Because every once in a while, I…
“The Prisoner” (1967): The Best from British TV
“The Prisoner” (1967): The Best from British TV. I previously published this on the fiftieth anniversary of the incredible, and classic British TV show “The Prisoner”. Time flies, and we…
Disturbing in any Language: “The Vanishing” (1988)
Disturbing in Any Language: “The Vanishing” (1988) Based on the novella, “The Golden Egg”, by Tim Krabbé, “The Vanishing” is a movie that is scary, suspenseful, and disturbing. And it…
Amazing Realism – “The Battle of Algiers” (1966)
Amazing Realism – “The Battle of Algiers” (1966) A movie as controversial and thought provoking as they come. I got to see “The Battle of Algiers” at the encouragement of…
“Once You Kiss a Stranger” (1969) – Old Wine, New Bottle
“Once You Kiss a Stranger” (1969) – Old Wine, New Bottle “Once You Kiss a Stranger” (1969) – Old Wine, New Bottle. Sometimes you sit down to watch a movie…
That “hiss” in the Night: “The Reptile” (1966)
The Reptile (1966) “Dad, what’s a reptile?” asked the boy curiously as they were getting ready to go to the movies. “Oh, it’s a cold-blooded scaly animal that crawls on…
Before “..the Lambs” there was “Manhunter” (1986)
At the Movies: “Manhunter” (1986) I had many opportunities to watch “Manhunter” but kept putting it off for some reason or the other. Out of curiosity, I even saved it…
“COMA” (1978) – Interesting and Still Scary Scenario
“COMA” (1978) – Interesting and Still Scary Scenario Coma was probably among the first of the movies that started the trend of the female protagonist. That was the time when…
