-
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…
-
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In our modern world, films like Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner might seem out of date.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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Movie Monday: The Lady from Shanghai (1947)
Today’s Movie Monday is highlighting the noir favorite The Lady from Shanghai (1947). You may remember some of my options on Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles‘ previous individual works, but today will be new because I am reviewing a film they created together. My opinion on the noir genre is that most of them are slow moving and confusing. If I tell you about a noir that I just loved, that is one special movie! Nevertheless, I tried to approach The Lady from Shanghai with an open mind. Despite my best attempts to follow along with the storyline in this film, I was lost pretty much from the beginning. It…
-
Movie Monday: Roman Holiday (1953)
It feels only appropriate that this week’s Movie Monday be a review of the Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck classic Roman Holiday. Since this week will be full of photos from my trip to Rome, I thought it was the right time to review this movie! Before I left for Rome I was scrolling through the different television channels and ran into Roman Holiday on one of the channels! I couldn’t resist watching it, and now that I have returned from Rome it is time to review this film. The magic element to Roman Holiday truly is the story. We start out seeing a beautiful princess traveling countries and charming…
-
Movie Monday: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)
It’s time to take a moment and appreciate the classics, and I am not just talking about film! The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of those stories that you feel like you know even if you have never read the novel of seen one the many films based on this story. Before watching the 1939 version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame starring Maureen O’Hara and Charles Laughton, I had never really known anything about the story besides it was a Disney movie. After the tragically watching the Notre Dame Cathedral burn in 2019, I figured 2020 would be a great time to review today’s classic film. This week’s…
-
Movie Monday: You Can’t Take It with You (1938)
Today’s Movie Monday is another classic starring James Stewart with one of his best co-stars Jean Arthur. Another similarity to last week’s film is You Can’t Take It with You was directed by the talented Frank Capra! This film is the perfect movie to watch if you are wanting to start the New Year out on a the right note! Despite there being a lot of chaos going on in each scene, You Can’t Take It with You one film that has a lot of heart. Like so many other Frank Capra movies, the overall storyline focuses on the greater good of the community. With strong leading characters like Lionel…
