Enter giallo gallery in ‘Bird with the Crystal Plumage’ (1970)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Rome architecture and cinematography elevate this tale of an American trying to solve Italian serial murders.
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Enter giallo gallery in ‘Bird with the Crystal Plumage’ (1970)
‘Karate Kid’ (2010) and the problem with sticking to the script
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Somehow Daniel’s exact journey is repeated by another kid 26 years later. But the remake isn’t without its merits.
‘Seven Year Itch’ (1955) had me itching for more laughs
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): That classic shot of Marilyn Monroe over the storm grate comes from this film, but it’s not too memorable otherwise.
‘My Bloody Valentine’ (2009) adds dimension to the franchise
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This remake embraces the late-Aughts 3D boom and crafts a fun mystery while splashing the screen with gore.
‘The Net’ (1995) is a scarier, computer-age ‘North by Northwest’
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Irwin Winkler uploads one of his best films as a director in this relevant thriller about identity theft.
‘Ball of Fire’ (1941) a delightful early gem from Hawks, Wilder
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): Enjoy the star power of Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck, and as a bonus learn the slang of 1941.
No shadow of a doubt that ‘Step Down to Terror’ (1958) is inferior
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Despite being a step down in quality from Hitchcock’s classic, Keller delivers a crisp, watchable version.
‘My Bloody Valentine’ (1981) joins lineup of holiday slashers
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though you might not desire a long-term relationship with this Canadian movie, it’s deserving of one date.
Short film ‘The Black Hole’ (2008) unlocks an opening in an unlikely place
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This sharp British short explores the drudgery of – and escape from – office work in less than 3 minutes.
‘Irma la Douce’ (1963) another sweet mix of comedy, chemistry
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): Although the film’s running time is strangely miscalibrated, Lemmon and MacLaine are cute and funny.