Lawrence of Arabia (1962) (3)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 21, 2013
A film of truly epic proportions, in length, scenery, and brilliance, Lawrence of Arabia is essential cinema. Peter O’Toole delivers a stellar performance as T.E. Lawrence, a British soldier during World War I. The movie begins with his death from a motorcycle crash, which gives an early glim read more
The Lady Killers (1955) (1)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 20, 2013
Starring Alec Guinness, this is a unique and often hilarious black comedy caper film by the Ealing Studios. The adventure begins with the quirky criminal mastermind, Guinness, renting a room from an old woman. Soon his masquerading accomplices arrive. The five of them plan to commit a robbery and wh read more
The Lady Killers (1955) (2)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 20, 2013
Starring Alec Guinness, this is a unique and often hilarious black comedy caper film by the Ealing Studios. The adventure begins with the quirky criminal mastermind, Guinness, renting a room from an old woman. Soon his masquerading accomplices arrive. The five of them plan to commit a robbery and wh read more
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) (2)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 17, 2013
Starring Dennis Price and Alec Guinness (in eight roles), this black comedy follows a commoner who tries to avenge his mother by killing eight relatives. The story begins with a man about to be hung and as he waits, he writes his memoir. Through a flashback, his childhood and adult life is shown. He read more
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) (3)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 17, 2013
Starring Dennis Price and Alec Guinness (in eight roles), this black comedy follows a commoner who tries to avenge his mother by killing eight relatives. The story begins with a man about to be hung and as he waits, he writes his memoir. Through a flashback, his childhood and adult life is shown. He read more
Great Expectations (1946) (2)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 16, 2013
With director David Lean, and starring John Mills as Pip, the film begins with Pip as a young boy. Upon meeting a fugitive, Pip show him kindness and the man promises he will return the favor. A year or so later Pip begins to go to the home of an eccentric, rich widow to call on her. There he meets read more
Great Expectations (1946) (4)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 16, 2013
With director David Lean, and starring John Mills as Pip, the film begins with Pip as a young boy. Upon meeting a fugitive, Pip show him kindness and the man promises he will return the favor. A year or so later Pip begins to go to the home of an eccentric, rich widow to call on her. There he meets read more
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) (3)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 15, 2013
As both a political drama and feel good movie, this film cemented James Stewart as an acting powerhouse. Furthermore, despite its age, it acts as a timeless reminder of the evils of political machines. It makes us root for the underdog, and it is distinctively American. Here is a cast and a story th read more
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) (4)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 15, 2013
As both a political drama and feel good movie, this film cemented James Stewart as an acting powerhouse. Furthermore, despite its age, it acts as a timeless reminder of the evils of political machines. It makes us root for the underdog, and it is distinctively American. Here is a cast and a story th read more
High Noon (1952) (1)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 14, 2013
This may not be the greatest film of all time, but it is certainly one of the greatest westerns gifted to us so generously by Fred Zinnemann. It tells a very simple story, yet it is, in fact, so powerful simply, because of the hero it depicts. In its time it also served as a condemning allegory of t read more
Rear Window (1954) – Alfred Hitchcock (1)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 14, 2013
Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Raymond Burr with director Alfred Hitchcock, this is a superb film that takes place in a very limited space. L.B. Jefferies (Stewart) is a professional photographer who is incapacitated in his flat with a broken leg. All he has to pass the time is watching th read more
Playtime (1967) (2)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 14, 2013
Starring and directed by Jacques Tati, this film is his most ambitious work yet. The film opens in a Parisian airport with droves of tourists. Then the audience ends up looking into an office high rise full of glass, cubicles, elevators, and escalators. All throughout we observe many characters incl read more
High Noon (1952) (2)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 14, 2013
This may not be the greatest film of all time, but it is certainly one of the greatest westerns gifted to us so generously by Fred Zinnemann. It tells a very simple story, yet it is, in fact, so powerful simply, because of the hero it depicts. In its time it also served as a condemning allegory of t read more
Rear Window (1954) – Alfred Hitchcock (2)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 14, 2013
Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Raymond Burr with director Alfred Hitchcock, this is a superb film that takes place in a very limited space. L.B. Jefferies (Stewart) is a professional photographer who is incapacitated in his flat with a broken leg. All he has to pass the time is watching th read more
Playtime (1967) (4)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 14, 2013
Starring and directed by Jacques Tati, this film is his most ambitious work yet. The film opens in a Parisian airport with droves of tourists. Then the audience ends up looking into an office high rise full of glass, cubicles, elevators, and escalators. All throughout we observe many characters incl read more
Mon Oncle (1958) (1)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 12, 2013
Starring and directed by Jacques Tati, the film revolves around the bumbling but kind-hearted Monsieur Hulot, as he interacts with his relations and young nephew. We follow Hulot as he navigates through his life in France. His sister and brother-in-law live in an ultra modern home complete with auto read more
Mon Oncle (1958) (3)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 12, 2013
Starring and directed by Jacques Tati, the film revolves around the bumbling but kind-hearted Monsieur Hulot, as he interacts with his relations and young nephew. We follow Hulot as he navigates through his life in France. His sister and brother-in-law live in an ultra modern home complete with auto read more
Mr. Hulot’s Holiday (1953) (2)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 10, 2013
Directed by and starring Jacques Tati, this is the original film that introduced the bumbling but kindly Mr. Hulot. He finds himself staying at a beach side hotel full of various different tourists. The film is not so much about plot but instead it focuses mostly on Hulot’s many antics. Whethe read more
Mr. Hulot’s Holiday (1953) (3)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 10, 2013
Directed by and starring Jacques Tati, this is the original film that introduced the bumbling but kindly Mr. Hulot. He finds himself staying at a beach side hotel full of various different tourists. The film is not so much about plot but instead it focuses mostly on Hulot’s many antics. Whethe read more
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) (2)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 9, 2013
This is a powerful film from the 70s that has such an intriguing conflict between Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. There have been many chilling villains in the annals of cinema, but Nurse Ratched was arguably the most cold and yet understated of them all. She makes this a true battle for suprema read more