Bunny Lake is Missing (1965)
Director Otto Preminger created some legendary dramas and mysteries such as Laura, The Man With the Golden Arm, and Anatomy of a Murder. But by the 1960s he struggled to … Continue Reading Bunny Lake is Missing (1965)
The World of Henry Orient (1964)
It’s not often a film focusing on teenagers doesn’t devolve into two young girls bickering about finding romance. Romance blooms in George Roy Hill’s The World of Henry Orient, but … Continue Reading The World of Henry Orient (1964)
Mississippi Mermaid (1969)
Director Francois Truffaut will always be associated with iconic works like The 400 Blows (1959) and Jules and Jim (1962). And yet the man directed 27 films outside of those … Continue Reading Mississippi Mermaid (1969)
Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)
**This is reposted in honor of the My Favorite Classic Movie Blogathon, hosted by the Classic Film and TV Cafe.** Genevieve Bujold crafted a strong body of work in the … Continue Reading Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)
The Bride Wore Black (1968)
The universal nature of cinema is best illustrated through tributes by other directors. Acclaimed French director Francois Truffaut, part of the French New Wave, was directly influenced by the work … Continue Reading The Bride Wore Black (1968)
The Great Race (1965)
Director Blake Edwards wanted to craft a tribute to Laurel and Hardy films, turning out the 1965 road movie, The Great Race. It fits the “road movie” moniker in two … Continue Reading The Great Race (1965)
Cult of the Damned (1969)
The later one travels into the cinematic landscape of the 1960s, the deeper down the proverbial rabbit hole you’re gonna go. Hollywood was in a precarious position and many of … Continue Reading Cult of the Damned (1969)
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1965)
You really can’t do much with the story of Cinderella, can you? At their core they’re all the same story about a girl who, through the power of fancy footware, … Continue Reading Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1965)
Rodgers and Hammerstein Collection on Blu-ray: The Sound of Music (1965)/Mint in the Box Review
As we wrap up my look at the Rodgers and Hammerstein Collection on Blu-ray, I’m reposting my Mint in the Box review of The Sound of Music. Please note, the … Continue Reading Rodgers and Hammerstein Collection on Blu-ray: The Sound of Music (1965)/Mint in the Box Review
Sunday in New York (1963)
Ten years after the landmark film The Moon is Blue marked the erosion of the Hollywood Production Code, several films continued pushing at the boundaries of the sex comedy. Many simply … Continue Reading Sunday in New York (1963)
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)
Certain classic films are able to overcome their artificiality and transcend towards a level of camp that’s endearing and entertaining, while other films get crushed under the weight, taking everything … Continue Reading The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)
The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1969)
The secret in Santa Vittoria is where a million bottles of wine are stashed, a mundane plot for a WWII comedy, right? Director Stanley Kramer, whose work expressed the hilarity … Continue Reading The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1969)
The Children’s Hour (1961)
Often considered a landmark film in its depiction, or allusion to, homosexuality, The Children’s Hour is far more than a cultural touchstone. This sensitive analysis of false accusations – a … Continue Reading The Children’s Hour (1961)
Black Sunday (1960)
If you’re a long-time Journeys in Classic Film follower you know I’ve watched many a Mario Bava film courtesy of Kino Classics’ Mario Bava collection. I would never tout myself … Continue Reading Black Sunday (1960)
Summer Magic (1963)
Summer might be over but there’s still magic to be found in cinema. Summer Magic was originally planned as a vehicle for Disney darling Annette Funicello, but the success of … Continue Reading Summer Magic (1963)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
John Wayne’s mythos has transformed from just a man playing a part, into a representation of America and the American West itself. So it makes sense to end John Wayne … Continue Reading The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
