Véra Clouzot and Simone Signoret in Henri-Georges Clouzot's 'Diabolique' “There is only one possible end. We are monsters. I don't like monsters.” Little Movie Reviews is ringing in the Halloween spooks with a review for Henri-Georges Clouzot’s 1955 horror, Diabolique. This classic film, fully enveloped with twists and turns, makes for one of the best … Continue reading CLASSIC REVIEW: DIABOLIQUE (1955)
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: THE LETTER (1940)
“Strange that a man can live with a woman for ten years and not know the first thing about her.” It’s always hard to grasp the characters that Bette Davis plays. She’s a pistol, a force of nature upon the silver screen. And although it would be easier to take the pleasant roles, she spars, … Continue reading CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: THE LETTER (1940)
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955)
“What religion do you profess, preacher?” “The religion the Almighty and me worked out betwixt us.” Set during the depression, The Night of the Hunter tells the story of a preacher, Harry Powell, who deems himself as doing “the work of God.” Thus, giving him the opportunity to take advantage of young women who let … Continue reading CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955)
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: MILDRED PIERCE (1945)
“You think just because you made a little money you can get a new hairdo and some expensive clothes and turn yourself into a lady. But you can't, because you'll never be anything but a common frump whose father lived over a grocery store and whose mother took in washing.” Mildred Pierce stars the incredibly … Continue reading CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: MILDRED PIERCE (1945)
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961)
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW #2 RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 10, 1961 “Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower, We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind..." -William Wordsworth Splendor in the Grass stars Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty in a story about love during the … Continue reading CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961)
CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: THE CHILDREN’S HOUR (1961)
Classic Film Review #1 Release Date: December 19, 1961 “A whisper, and then a silence: Yet I know by their merry eyes They are plotting and planning together To take me by surprise.” The Children’s Hour – Henry Wordsworth Longfellow With films such as Moonlight and Call Me by Your Name, we have seen an … Continue reading CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: THE CHILDREN’S HOUR (1961)
NO BLUS FOR YOU: TOP 5 CLASSIC MOVIES THAT NEED A BLURAY RELEASE
Love with the Proper Stranger This is such an underrated film, in my opinion. Steve McQueen and Natalie Wood are dynamic as a couple who have a one-night stand, only to be surprised with a pregnancy. This film has one of my favorite scenes that shows a character does not have to say every emotion … Continue reading NO BLUS FOR YOU: TOP 5 CLASSIC MOVIES THAT NEED A BLURAY RELEASE
Film Clip Saturday
There are some movies that just stay with you. For me, one of these movies will forever be "Sorry, Wrong Number." **SPOILERS AHEAD** for people who don't want the movie ruined. For the others who have seen the film, here is a clip from the very last scene. Enjoy! Starring: Barbara Stanwyck & Burt Lancaster
The Women
The Women (1939) Starring: Norma Shearer, Rosalind Russell, and Joan Crawford
Splendor in the Grass
http://youtu.be/lWbd8uOsbBE?t=6s In honor of Natalie Wood, here is a scene from "Splendor in the Grass." Probably one of the most heart breaking scenes.
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