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His Double Life *** (1933, Roland Young, Lillian Gish, Montagu Love, Lumsden Hare) – Classic Movie Review 12,111

‘HE’S NOT HIMSELF!… Even his bride thinks he’s two other fellows…!’ Director Arthur Hopkins’s 1933 comedy-drama film His Double Life stars Roland Young and Lillian Gish, along with Montagu Love and Lumsden Hare. Arnold Bennett’s […]

May, 10

Thunder Rock *** (1942, Michael Redgrave, James Mason, Lilli Palmer, Barbara Mullen ) – Classic Movie Review 10,533

‘Strange Emotions Stir the Pulse… when LOVE and PASSION clash in the world’s loneliest outpost!’ David Charleston (Michael Redgrave): ‘For all humanity I make one wish: let the people die off fast.’ Director Roy Boulting’s […]

Nov, 12

Zatôichi **** (2003, Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Yui Natsukawa) – Classic Movie Review 8716

A blind, sword-bearing masseur takes on the gangs that threaten a 19th century Japanese village in writer-director-star Takeshi Kitano’s gory, feisty, impressive 2003 Japanese movie Zatôichi – one of this fine director’s best. Takeshi Kitano […]

Jul, 16

The Rainmaker **** (1956, Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges, Earl Holliman) – Classic Movie Review 7175

Director Joseph Anthony’s 1956 Technicolor drama The Rainmaker provides an outstanding showcase for two great stars in Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn in this conscientious, well-crafted and appealing film of N Richard Nash’s Broadway play. […]

Jun, 16

Pete ‘n’ Tillie **** (1972, Walter Matthau, Carol Burnett, Geraldine Page) – Classic Movie Review 7044

Director Martin Ritt’s 1972 comedy drama is funny, heartwarming and hugely likeable, with a good script lifted high by ingratiating performances from the supremely expert and ideally paired comedians Walter Matthau and Carol Burnett as […]

May, 12

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne **** (1987, Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins, Prunella Scales, Wendy Hiller, Marie Kean, Ian McNeice) – Classic Movie Review 5150

Director Jack Clayton’s 1987 best of British drama provides lovely showcase for impeccable, tour-de-force acting from Maggie Smith as Judith Hearne. Smith won the 1989 BAFTA Film Award for Best Actress. Judith Hearne is the lonely, penniless […]

Mar, 13

Serious Charge *** (1959, Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Cliff Richard) – Classic Movie Review 3953

Director Terence Young’s 1959 British drama Serious Charge is based on a play by Philip King and really presents a couple of serious charges. Anthony Quayle stars as Howard Phillips, a vicar newly arrived in the […]

Jun, 30

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