A gorgeous and talented con artist sets her sights on a naive and vulnerable brewery heir. With the help of her father (and partner in crime), she… Read more “The Lady Eve (1941)”
Tag: Classic movie
Man on a Tightrope (1953)
Man on a Tightrope is one of director Elia Kazan’s most underrated films and one of his best. The film’s title has more than one meaning–the main… Read more “Man on a Tightrope (1953)”
Wings (1927)
I caught up with the 1927 silent classic Wings yesterday and loved it. I’m going to make a huge confession here: this was my first Clara Bow picture.… Read more “Wings (1927)”
Casablanca (1942)
When someone asks me what my favorite movie is, I feel a little sheepish admitting it’s probably Casablanca. It feels like a cliché to pick perhaps the most… Read more “Casablanca (1942)”
Scarlet Street (1942)
In the first scene of Fritz Lang’s 1945 film noir classic Scarlet Street we are introduced to Christopher Cross (Edward G. Robinson), a meek and diligent bank cashier who… Read more “Scarlet Street (1942)”
Cat People (1942)
The 1942 movie Cat People, the next film in our Third Floor Film Series, is a curious picture. The film is brief but beautiful, clocking in at only 73 minutes, and… Read more “Cat People (1942)”
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