Manhattan Murder Mystery might not be one of my favorite Woody Allen movies, it is certainly one of the more entertaining ones featuring a great performance from Diane Keaton.
Feb 192018
02/19/2018
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Feb 062018
My Cousin Rachel is a well crafted, nicely-shot, and finely acted (by Richard Burton and Olivia de Havilland) romantic-drama-mystery that I prefer a bit over the Rachel Weisz remake.
02/06/2018
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Feb 032018
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice isn’t exactly a laugh-out-loud riot and not entirely sure if it was supposed to be some kind of satire of 1960s counter-culture or what, but there were a few chuckles to be had and the performances from the four leads were great.
02/03/2018
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Jan 032018
The L-Shaped Room is a well acted drama that probably was a bit too long for my taste but Leslie Caron’s amazing charisma, along with the writing, made up for any shortfalls.
01/03/2018
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Jan 032018
The Wuthering Heights is one of many Emily Bronte adaptations and this one is finely acted by Timothy Dalton and Anna Calder-Marshall. The Blu-ray release is basic with so-so video and audio transfers while the features are light.
01/03/2018
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Jan 022018
Forever Amber isn’t one of Otto Preminger better films but for its time certainly controversial. The film excels thanks to Linda Darnell’s great performance.
01/02/2018
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Jan 022018
The Hospital is a dark comedy that works mostly for George C. Scott though the story itself isn’t only mildly amusing. The Blu-ray has okay video/audio transfers but lacks many features.
01/02/2018
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Jan 012018
Although Alice isn’t to me top shelf Woody Allen material, the film does feature a charismatic and engaging performance from Mia Farrow and at least an interesting, fantastical premise.
01/01/2018
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Nov 262017
The 1967 version of Doctor Dolittle is a whimsical musical-fantasy that excels with some great set-pieces and a charismatic performance from its lead, Rex Harrison. Although it’s probably a tad too long for my taste, this is still a fun time for families even today.
11/26/2017
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Nov 252017
The Yellow Handkerchief is a nicely acted road trip drama that works on an emotional level. The Blu-ray released through Twilight Time offers good video and audio transfers but there are no bonus features.
11/25/2017
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Nov 202017
Gidget is a fun little 1950s-era tween romance-comedy that excels with the spunky and charismatic performance by Sandra Dee whose career never really took off.
11/20/2017
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Oct 292017
Captain from Castile is a fun 1940s-era adventure-drama featuring some fine performances from Tyrone Power and Jean Peters as well as Cesar Romero.
10/29/2017
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Sep 172017
Lawman is yet another western that really is undistinguishable with the others in the genre, but I did find it entertaining if only for the cast led by Burt Lancaster and Robert Ryan, as well as Robert Duvall in a smaller role.
09/17/2017
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Sep 172017
Hour of the Gun is a good telling of the Earp/Clanton feud and features some solid performances by James Garner and Jason Robards who work well off one another.
09/17/2017
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Sep 172017
September is the latest Woody Allen movie to get the Blu-ray treatment from Twilight Time and as a drama, it’s not the best from the legendary filmmaker but the acting is quite good and some of the writing is sharp.
09/17/2017
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