‘Hollywood Story’ (1951): A clever little noir mystery
Or….Sunset Boulevard and On the Waterfront redux!
‘The Shakedown’ (1929): Silent dramedy receives classic-level upgrade
A definite change of pace for the (finally sober) staff here at Movies & Drinks…and a welcome one.
‘All the Pretty Horses’ (2000): What an epic Western looked like at the turn of the millennium
A pretty, turn-of-the-millennium Western romance with epic aspirations stunted due to studio meddling.
‘Eddie Macon’s Run’ (1983): Kirk Douglas & a Duke boy star in uneven action meller
Mill Creek Entertainment has released on Blu-ray Eddie Macon’s Run,
‘The Magus’ (1968): A high-profile failure, but with much to enjoy
Back in college, a buddy gave me John Fowles’ novel, The Magus, as a birthday gift, with the express purpose of seeing if I saw what he saw in it.
‘Maid in Manhattan’ (2002): Peak J.Lo scores in feel-good mistaken identity farce
Before she dazzled on that stripper pole at the Super Bowl, J.Lo was a lowly maid in NYC, cleaning up messes left by the rich and connected.
‘Hellhole’ (1985): Sleazy & amusing, indie ’80s at its most nostalgic
Sleazy, thoroughly enjoyable 1980s “women in prison/nuthouse” flick.
‘Heroes’ (1977): Is it comedy, romance, or drama?
Long after the Viet Cong was gone, Gidget and the Fonz got it on!
‘You’ll Like My Mother’ (1972): An expertly-constructed, smartly-performed thriller
Sharp, atmospheric, well-mounted little suspense thriller, with socko performances.
‘Savage Beach’ (1989): Playmate heroines’ final pairing a more dramatic tale
Run for cover… This is no ordinary day in the sun! Let’s say goodbye to the 1980s in style.
