It’s that time again for expats, jetsetters, and people who are still registered to vote in a state they haven’t lived in for over six years for reasons involving some minor insurance fraud but that’s not what we’re talking about right now to submit their absentee ballot application. Continue reading
A Piece of the Continent
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On the heels of the SEC’s adoption of the Dodd-Frank conflict minerals rule let’s head down to Africa in search of uranium in this film noir parody directed by John Huston, written by Truman Capote, and starring Humphrey Bogart. Continue reading
You guys seem a little tense. Sit back. Relax. Let Fred Astaire dance your cares away. Continue reading
On the heels of the Democratic and Republican national conventions let’s take a look at politics, corruption, and the media in this classic Frank Capra movie staring Gary Cooper and Barbra Stanwyck. Continue reading
This week we’re celebrating what would have been Alfred Hitchcock’s 113th birthday by revisiting his first original screenplay and first film for British International Pictures. Often referred to by Hitch himself as the second true “Hitchcock” film it was the only one for which the Master of Suspense took or was given full writing credits and it stood as one of the most realistic portrayals of the boxing world for decades to come. Continue reading
Biting social commentary wrapped in a fast paced romantic comedy this film was the first to be nominated in all four acting categories. Continue reading
Buster Keaton earned his place as one of the greatest artist of film the world has ever seen many times over. If you’ve never seen a Buster Keaton film before here’s a great place to start and if you have why not take a chance to revisit a classic. Continue reading
Dubbed “the worst movie ever made.” this magnificently awful film showcases camp in its purest form. It rambles and stutters yet never loses hold of its endearing enthusiasm and eccentric charm. As with any train wreck, you won’t be able to look away. C’mon. You know you’re curious. Continue reading
This week we’re switching it up a bit with a documentary. Robert McNamara sat down for an extended interview giving a fascinating account of his experiences as a bombing technician in World War II, President of Ford Motor Company, and Secretary of Defense under Kennedy and Johnson. Continue reading
Don’t call it a chick flick. This classic film has stood the test of time crossing ages and cultures to be remade not once… not twice… but three times most famously as An Affair to Remember starring Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant. Let’s hope it bypasses the current run of Hollywood remakes because if I have to even think about Kristen Stewart and Zac Efron as the leads I might have an embolism. Continue reading