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Movie Monday: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
There are a few things in Old Hollywood that I am not a big fan of. Those things include, noirs, most old westerns, and musicals. Yes, a large portion of class movies are of the musical variety and I have found myself even liking a few of them, however, when watching all of the other musical films it is my belief that the music never advances the story. The few exceptions are The Wizard of OZ, Fiddler on the Roof, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. What makes Chitty Chitty Bang Bang such a special story and film is that it fun for all ages. Normally, Disney movies have that quality…
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Movie Monday: Tender Comrade (1943)
Today’s Movie Monday is dedicated to the spirit of fighting off COVID-19. Since we have all been told to stay home, it can be pretty tough to feel productive. However, by staying home you are doing the best thing you possibly can and you are saving lives. To keep you occupied, I have a new classic film suggestion for your enjoyment. Tender Comrade is a World War II time era film that depicts life on the front line in the United States — women working to keep the country going. The main star of this female centric film is Ginger Rogers, but other well known names like Ruth Hussey and…
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Movie Monday: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)
In our modern world, films like Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner might seem out of date. However, that does not take away from this 1967’s classic qualities. It also does not take away the boldness that was necessary to create a film like this at that time. This is the final Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn film, and at this point they certainly have crafted a relationship that would be considered one of a longtime married couple. Unfortunately for Hepburn and Tracy, their relationship at the time was considered taboo so they had to keep their relationship a secret from the public. So, when Spencer Tracy passed away suddenly just…
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Movie Monday: Fury (1936)
Today’s Movie Monday is centered around a pretty intense film called Fury. This movie stars the wonderful Spencer Tracy and a lesser known actress Sylvia Sidney. This film says a lot about society and I am going to break it all down in today movie review. Fury is a film not for the faint of heart. What you may expect to be a light, happy film is, in fact, a story about public condemnation. We see a man on trial for a crime never see due justice. Instead, an entire town decides to presume him as guilty and give him their own form of justice. We see this in our…
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Movie Monday: Cluny Brown (1946)
Right now we are in the midst of the Coronavirus quarantine, and if you are stuck at home you may be already wondering what to do. Well, luckily I have a brand new classic film you may have never heard of before to keep you entertained in these early days of quarantining! Cluny Brown, starring Charles Boyer and Jennifer Jones, is a film I stumbled upon one Saturday morning a few months ago and fell in love with the story! You will see why it is so memorable if you watch it, but I will say if you enjoy a good romance film this is the movie for you! Charles…
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Movie Monday: Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
It is rare to that a film is so memorable that it causes Hollywood to recreate it years later. However, there are a few unicorn movies like that out there and one of them is Witness for the Prosecution. Recently, I watched the 1957 version of this film starring Charles Laughton, Marlene Dietrich, and Tyrone Power. That is where the inspiration behind reviewing this film for this week’s Movie Monday came from! If Charles Laughton is in a film, you can pretty much guarantee it will be worth your time. I have reviewed the Hunchback of Notre Dame which also starred Charles Laughton, but other than that I have not…
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Movie Monday: Bravados (1958)
It’s time to take a break from romantic movies after celebrating Valentine’s Day. Today I want to talk about one of my favorite western films. Bravados is one of the many western themed movies starring Gregory Peck. It isn’t everyday that I share a western film that I enjoyed, however, today is different. This particular western film has many unique elements that makes it stand out of the western genre. Bravados has a lot more dialogue throughout the movie that other westerns do not have, and it also a lot more color. Of course, this movie was made in the day of technicolor so that could be a major reason…
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Movie Monday: The Clock (1945)
Valentine’s Day is upon us which calls for flowers, chocolates, and romantic movies! There are all of the go-to films that everyone talks about, but today I want to review and share a romantic movie that would be absolutely perfect for this holiday. The Clock is one of the forgotten Valentine’s Day films that will warm your heart! Normally, I would not count myself as a fan of Judy Garland. Sure the Wizard of Oz was a favorite of Sarah when she was younger and it still is one of the best musicals, in my opinion. But films like A Star is Born or other Garland movies were never at…
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Movie Monday: Come Live with Me (1941)
In preparation of the Valentine’s Day holiday, today’s Movie Monday is a review of one highly underrated romantic comedy. This film stars the iconic James Stewart alongside a new Old Hollywood actress that I have never reviewed on here before — Hedy Lamarr. If you Google the name Hedy Lamarr a lot will come up and it might feel overwhelming at first, but Lamarr was a multilayered woman who had a very exciting life. My advice would be to read up on her before you watch Come Live with Me, it will mean more to you. Every James Stewart film is amazing. That is definitely an oversimplification of a career…
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Movie Monday: Without Love (1945)
If there is one thing I know for sure, it is that Old Hollywood couples made for a great match both on-screen and off-screen! Today’s Movie Monday film review is all about the movie Without Love starring a covert couple that created a lot of classic films together! Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn made for an iconic couple in the movies, but in real life they had to keep their romance a secret. This didn’t stop them from letting a little bit of the real world love they had for one another creep onto the big screen for audiences to appreciate everywhere! Of all of the Katherine Hepburn and Spence…
