Reviews of Classic/Noir Films – featuring FlixChatter’s first ever contributor, Vince Caro.
Greeting, all and sundry! After taking a step back as the latest addition to The Hunger Games sweeps through theaters near and far, I've decided to tidy up some loose ends. With a pinch of Paula's What A Character Blog-A-Thon. And a subtly expressed desire to learn more of the machinations of director, Stanley Kubrick. …
Continue reading Classic Actor Spotlight: Sterling Hayden – Variations On A Theme
This post is part of the Sydney Pollack Blogathon spearheaded by Ratnakar of Seetimaar - Diary of a Movie Lover Blog. Check out his blog for more posts on the acclaimed director. Greetings, all and sundry! After a brief, enjoyable respite between guest posts. I've been asked by our hostess, Ruth to add my unique …
Continue reading Sidney Pollack Blogathon: Castle Keep (1969)
Greetings, all and sundry! Allow me a few moments of your time in indulge the nostalgia of my youth. And broach a topic very close to my some may say, misspent early years. The Classic Double Feature. Usually reserved for Saturday matinees in the more austere theaters of the day. More often than not, theme …
Continue reading Classic Double Feature: Shadow of a Doubt (1943) & Compulsion (1959)
Greeting once again! Given the positive response to the early works of one of great ensemble character and lead actors of the latter part of the 20th century. I've decided to expound a bit upon the arena and offerings in which he is so fondly recognized, empathized with and remembered. Putting those roles and films …
Continue reading Classic Actor Spotlight: Walter Matthau – Finding What Works
Greetings and all sundry! Given the success of my earlier three article arc on the career of Jack Lemmon. And to steal a suggestion from Nostra. Allow me a few moments of your time to focus some attention and love towards a consummate character actor. Utilized and cozily comfortable as part of an ensemble or …
Continue reading Classic Actor Spotlight: Walter Matthau – Showing his Chops
Greeting all and sundry! After the wonderful comments and responses to my previous 'First Impressions from Second Stringers'. I've decided to take a few moments to delve into the allure and mystique of an actor who for years applied his talent and trade into the consistent definition and refinement of his several characters on television. …
Continue reading Classic Flix Spotlight: Steve McQueen – Acting vs Reacting
Greetings, all and sundry. After finishing my three post 'arc' highlighting the career of Jack Lemmon, I've decided to delve and poke around a bit in the arena of Classics. And cast some light upon the easily known and often unsung heroines. Who plied their beauty, moxie and craft to make their often secondary roles …
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