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Separate Tables (1958)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 25, 2013
Starring Burt Lancaster, Rita Hayworth, Deborah Kerr, David Niven, and Wendy Hiller, the films follows the evens at an Inn in England. This relatively simply film is less about plot and more about the interactions between people. Lancaster is a troubled man who is trying to forget his past marriage. read more
Separate Tables (1958)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 25, 2013
Starring Burt Lancaster, Rita Hayworth, Deborah Kerr, David Niven, and Wendy Hiller, the films follows the evens at an Inn in England. This relatively simply film is less about plot and more about the interactions between people. Lancaster is a troubled man who is trying to forget his past marriage. read more
Born Yesterday (1950)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 21, 2013
Starring Judy Holliday, William Holden, and Broderick Crawford, this semi-comedy is about a dumb blonde who becomes cultured with the help of a tutor. Billie starts out as the girl of a gruff an who has made a fortune in metal. They are in D.C. together and he is embarrassed because she does not kno read more
Born Yesterday (1950)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 21, 2013
Starring Judy Holliday, William Holden, and Broderick Crawford, this semi-comedy is about a dumb blonde who becomes cultured with the help of a tutor. Billie starts out as the girl of a gruff an who has made a fortune in metal. They are in D.C. together and he is embarrassed because she does not kno read more
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 20, 2013
Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, and Claude Rains, the film chronicles the legendary exploits of the outlaw Robin Hood. Whether he bolder enters the royal castle, meets Little John, or encounters Friar Tuck, Robin always exhibits bravado and bravery coupled with lighthearte read more
Umberto D (1952)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 20, 2013
This Italian neo-realist film directed by Vittorio De Sica, with many untrained actors, is about an elderly man scraping by off his pension. His landlady wants to evict him and his only real friends are a maid and his dog Flike. Much of the movie follows him as he tries to pawn belongings for money. read more
Umberto D (1952)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 20, 2013
This Italian neo-realist film directed by Vittorio De Sica, with many untrained actors, is about an elderly man scraping by off his pension. His landlady wants to evict him and his only real friends are a maid and his dog Flike. Much of the movie follows him as he tries to pawn belongings for money. read more
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 20, 2013
Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, and Claude Rains, the film chronicles the legendary exploits of the outlaw Robin Hood. Whether he bolder enters the royal castle, meets Little John, or encounters Friar Tuck, Robin always exhibits bravado and bravery coupled with lighthearte read more
White Heat (1949) – Film-Noir
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 18, 2013
Starring James Cagney, Edmund O’Brien, and Virginia Mayo, once again Cagney does the gangster role. However, his Cody Jarret is older and more psychotic than ever as he leads his band of thugs. Although he has a beautiful wife, the main woman in Jarret’s life is his mom who watches over read more
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 18, 2013
A scene from White Heat that pretty much sums up James Cagney’s performance. Keep your eyes open for former world class athlete Jim Thorpe passing along the news at the table. If you have not heard of or seen this film, I would definitely recommend it. read more
White Heat (1949) – Film-Noir
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 18, 2013
Starring James Cagney, Edmund O’Brien, and Virginia Mayo, once again Cagney does the gangster role. However, his Cody Jarret is older and more psychotic than ever as he leads his band of thugs. Although he has a beautiful wife, the main woman in Jarret’s life is his mom who watches over read more
The General (1926)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 17, 2013
This silent film starring the great Buster Keaton, tells a simple story with comical results. Keaton is Johnnie Gray, a Southern engineer who loves his locomotive and his girl. As it turns out Union spies steal his train, The General, and they also take his love captive. Now Johnnie must track them read more
The General (1926)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 17, 2013
This silent film starring the great Buster Keaton, tells a simple story with comical results. Keaton is Johnnie Gray, a Southern engineer who loves his locomotive and his girl. As it turns out Union spies steal his train, The General, and they also take his love captive. Now Johnnie must track them read more
The Lost Weekend (1945)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 13, 2013
Starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman, the film follows a former alcoholic writer as he goes on a binge, sinking into the depths of despair. With his brother gone and his girlfriend tied up with work, he finds himself frequenting bars across town and then wandering home to sleep it off. Amid the flash read more
The Lost Weekend (1945)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 13, 2013
Starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman, the film follows a former alcoholic writer as he goes on a binge, sinking into the depths of despair. With his brother gone and his girlfriend tied up with work, he finds himself frequenting bars across town and then wandering home to sleep it off. Amid the flash read more
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 11, 2013
Starring Mathew Broderick, this is the ultimate teen comedy from John Hughes is about a guy who has a day on the town with his friends. Using his wits, the teen idol Ferris Bueller gets out of school bringing his friend Cameron and his girlfriend Sloan along for the ride in a red Ferrari. They make read more
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 11, 2013
Starring Mathew Broderick, this is the ultimate teen comedy from John Hughes is about a guy who has a day on the town with his friends. Using his wits, the teen idol Ferris Bueller gets out of school bringing his friend Cameron and his girlfriend Sloan along for the ride in a red Ferrari. They make read more
Keaton and Lloyd
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 10, 2013
I have been well acquainted with the films of Charlie Chaplin which always seem to couple romance and comedy so nicely with the character of the Tramp. However, I had seen very little of Buster Keaton and I had only heard of the name Harold Lloyd. Recently I have finally had the pleasure of taking i read more
Keaton and Lloyd
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 10, 2013
I have been well acquainted with the films of Charlie Chaplin which always seem to couple romance and comedy so nicely with the character of the Tramp. However, I had seen very little of Buster Keaton and I had only heard of the name Harold Lloyd. Recently I have finally had the pleasure of taking i read more