‘The Third Man’ (1949) doesn’t even need a third man to be great
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Starring Cotten and Welles, this is one of the definitive film noirs, elevated by great dialog and fascinating oddities.
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‘The Third Man’ (1949) doesn’t even need a third man to be great
‘Suspicion’ (1941) a lesser companion piece to ‘Rebecca’
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): You usually can’t go wrong with Hitchcock, Grant and Fontaine, but “Suspicion” goes a little bit wrong.
‘The Wrong Man’ (1956) stands as one of Hitchcock’s most important films
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The director turns his talents to a true story of a wrongfully charged man and appropriately sobers up his filmmaking style.
Mix of romance, psychology, mystery leaves a viewer ‘Spellbound’ (1945)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The chemistry of Bergman and Peck propels this early filmic exploration of the human mind.
Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious’ (1946) illustrates art of subtle suspense
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The spy drama is also fascinating as a comparison piece to the actioner “Mission: Impossible II” (2000).
Less is more in understated ‘Shadow of a Doubt’ (1943)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The thin plot actually serves as a red carpet rolled out so Cotten and Wright can shine.
Hollywood takes three shots at ‘Maltese Falcon’ (1931-41)
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie reviews): The 1941 Bogart-starrer is the most famous and best of these adaptations.
‘Strangers on a Train’ (1951) a first-class suspenser
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Guy’s situation of having a bothersome person sit next to him is relatable but extreme in this classic thriller.
‘Thin Man’ movie (1934) emphasizes stars, but I can’t blame it
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Dashiell Hammett’s mystery is still there, but Powell and Loy steal the show. And that’s OK.
‘The Postman Always Rings Twice’ (1981) launches Mamet’s film writing career
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This Jack Nicholson showcase launches Mamet’s big-screen writing career.