I generally hesitate to spoil the ending of a film. It’s poor form to ruin a film before one has even had the chance to view it for him/her self. In many cases, it sours me on ever viewing the film in question; for example, when a friend (somewhat gleefully) spoiled the ending of The…
Really, I shouldn’t have to say anything else, right? If you’re a classic movie fan, I can just utter the word “Hitch” and wait for the nods of comprehension. When one “outs” oneself as a Hitchcock fan, at least in my experience, the result is a long discussion/debate/vehement argument about which film in the director’s…
Notorious (1946) Airing 6:15AM EST One of Alfred Hitchcock’s most masterful American films, 1946’s Notorious, starring Hitch favorites Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, is sexy, noir-ish romantic suspense at its very best. Not for nothing was Hitchcock one of the greatest directors of all time: in this film, he combines tight camerawork, compelling narrative, excellent…
Roman Holiday (1953) Airing 5:45PM EST TCM has pulled out all the stops for a lineup this weekend, and I’m really excited about Roman Holiday playing tonight. If you’re around, definitely tune in. Audrey Hepburn plays a dissatisfied princess on an ambassadorial tour that eventually leads her to Rome, where she suffers a nervous breakdown…
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Airing 12AM EST Well, there was little doubt about what I would recommend for your TCM viewing pleasure today. How can I NOT recommend the singularly best musical ever produced in Hollywood? Singin’ in the Rain revolves around the advent of sound in motion pictures, following a silent-movie icon, Don…
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Airing at 11PM EST Let me begin by saying this: I am well aware that this film is more than three-and-a-half hours long. That’s a big commitment to make late on a Monday night. That being said, if you do not yet possess the magical mystery device known as the DVR,…
Anyone who has spent more than a couple of hours in my company is probably aware that my favorite movie of all time is 1942’s Casablanca. I have waxed rhapsodic about this film so many times in the past that when I am asked why I choose this film over all others, I can rattle…
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