What a Girl Wants (2003)
I’m pretty set in my ways when it comes to “teen movies.” Suffice it to say, I don’t want just anything because it’s for girls. The movie I keep getting … Continue Reading What a Girl Wants (2003)
Anywhere But Here (1999)
My apologies on the lack of a blog post yesterday. I was at the NFC Championships watching the 49ers throw away a Superbowl and didn’t get home in time to … Continue Reading Anywhere But Here (1999)
The Last American Virgin (1982)
So this was not meant to be today’s post but thanks to the lovely gremlins of WordPress it accidentally got published without any words so in the interest of not … Continue Reading The Last American Virgin (1982)
Detroit Rock City (1999)
Detroit Rock City isn’t a classic film in any way but it is one of hopefully 100 movies I see for the first time in 2012. For the most part … Continue Reading Detroit Rock City (1999)
My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Let’s Make Love (1960)
This is the second to last in Marilyn movie reviews (not counting my upcoming review of My Week with Marilyn). I’m officially done with both my Marilyn Monroe box sets … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Let’s Make Love (1960)
My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Some Like It Hot (1959)
We’re winding down in our Month with Marilyn (that’s gone on far longer than the allotted time) and we’re coming up to the last five entries (3 movies, my review … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Some Like It Hot (1959)
My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Bus Stop (1956)
I honestly don’t know how to start this review because I’m still confused on how to take Bus Stop. Is it a comedy? If so it’s pretty weak. Is it … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Bus Stop (1956)
My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Tonight’s film is another one I feel sad I’ve avoided all this time: The Seven Year Itch. Billy Wilder is one of my favorite directors, and we’ll see him again … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: The Seven Year Itch (1955)
My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
2012 continues with more Marilyn (remember when this was only supposed to take a month?) in the 1953 film How to Marry a Millionaire. This movie should be tailored made … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a film that, up till now, I’ve only seen bits and pieces of and I need to rectify that. Directed by Howard Hawks, a director who … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
25 Days of Christmas: Elf (2003)
As we get set to conclude my first 25 Days of Christmas series, I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa! We have one more film to discuss on … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Elf (2003)
25 Days of Christmas: Rare Exports – A Christmas Tale (2010)
I’m still slightly behind on my 25 Days so expect another post soon, it will definitely happen considering the second film is short. Anyway, this entry’s film is the 2010 … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Rare Exports – A Christmas Tale (2010)
25 Days of Christmas: Millions (2004)
Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film is a first time viewing for me, and boy did it turn me upside down. I’ve seen the majority of director Danny Boyle’s work, … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Millions (2004)
25 Days of Christmas: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
So Marilyn will be taking a backseat this week as I get into the last week of school. I’m going to try to catch up during the weekend so everyone … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
My (Slightly More Than) Month With Marilyn: Monkey Business (1952)
Tonight’s film connects the stream of connections seen in O. Henry’s Full House. Monkey Business is a 1950s screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks. Hawks directed my favorite segment of … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month With Marilyn: Monkey Business (1952)
