Starring: James Stewart, Kim Novak Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock Plot: Complex story about a San Francisco detective and his psychological troubles with fear of heights and obsession over a woman. But is it any good? Some people insist that Vertigo improves with multiple viewings, but personally I find that each one lessens the impact. Once [...]
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Starring: Joseph Cotton, Alida Valli, Orson Welles Directed by: Carol Reed Plot Arriving in Vienna, Holly Martins learns that his friend Harry Lime, who has invited him, recently died in a car accident. But is it any good? Oh my god, yes! Shame on me for not having seen it earlier, considering I’m such an [...]
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Starring: Rumi Hiragi (voice) Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki Plot: In the middle of her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and monsters; where humans are changed into animals; and a bathhouse for these creatures. But is it any good? I watched Spirited Away yesterday, [...]
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Starring: Gene Kelly, Daniel O’Conner, Debbie Reynolds Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly Plot: A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. But is it any good? I’m not a fan of musicals, so it was unlikely that Singin’ in the Rain would win me over. It didn’t, although the [...]
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Starring: Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson Directed by: Billy Wilder Plot: An insurance rep lets himself be talked into a murder/insurance fraud scheme that arouses an insurance investigator’s suspicions. But is it any good? I watched Double Indemnity for the first time last night knowing nothing about it, but I generally like Billy [...]
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