Quick Ratings – On Dangerous Ground (1952)
November 9, 2024
‘On Dangerous Ground (1952)’ is a Film Noir, directed by Nicholas Ray, that explores themes of redemption and inner turmoil. The story follows Jim Wilson
‘On Dangerous Ground (1952)’ is a Film Noir, directed by Nicholas Ray, that explores themes of redemption and inner turmoil. The story follows Jim Wilson
The tailing scene in ‘Phantom Lady (1944),’ directed by Robert Siodmak, is an example par excellence of Film Noir cinematography and uses visual techniques to
The wait is finally over! It´s time for ‘Noirvember’ in 2024! I´ll start with a quintessential Film Noir. Robert Siodmak´s ‘The Killers (1946)’ is about
One of my favorite ‘Feel Good Movies’ is William Wyler´s Romantic Comedy ‘Roman Holiday (1953).’ About 90% of the scenes where shot on location in
Alfred Hitchcock´s famous crime thriller ‘Dial M for Murder (1954)’ tells the story of Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) plan to kill his wife Margot (Grace
George Miller´s ‘Mad Max Saga’ extends over a period of 45 years. The ‘Hard boiled Wasteland Action’ started in 1979 and boosted Mel Gibson´s career.
Fritz Lang was one of the most influential directors in the history of movies. He shaped Science Fiction, the Noir Era and Thrillers like a
Thanks a lot for 1.000 Instagram Followers! You are the best! Jane Greer joins the celebration! 😉 >> Classic Movie Ratings on Instagram << What
Teresa Wright was a great actress, who shaped the Hollywood cinema of the 1940s with her memorable on- and off-screen appearances. Join me on a
Nuremberg belongs to the most beautiful cities in Germany. I visited the Bavarian town twice in 2023. If you think that my main intention was
‘Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)’ is cinema at it´s finest. Director Stanley Kramer created an unforgettable courtroom drama with many legends such as Tracy, Schell, Widmark,
William A. Wellman´s ‘Safe in Hell (1931)’ is one of the best examples to define the Pre-Code era. Gilda Carlson (Dorothy Mackaill) killed the man,
Happy Birthday Cary Grant! He was born on the 18th of January 1904 and died on the 29th of November 1986. The role as Roger
I leave the key under the mat, in case you want to have an adventurous New Year´s Day in ‘The Apartment (1960).’ Billy Wilder´s timeless
No other movie catches the essence of Christmas with such brilliance as ‘It´s a Wonderful Life (1946).’ Director, producer and screenwriter Frank Capra created a
Carol Reed´s Film Noir ‘The Third Man (1949)’ is my favorite picture for many reasons. So it was only natural that I paid a visit
Have you ever seen a ‘Pushover (1954)’ into the world of crime? Watch Richard Quine´s Film Noir very closely and you might easily get seduced
David (Gary Merrill) and Binky (Shelley Winters) are trapped in a stormy flight. ‘Phone Call from a Stranger (1952)’ is a Film Noir directed by
Doll (Jean Hagen) and Dix (Sterling Hayden) with a diamond from “the biggest caper the Middle West has ever seen.” John Huston´s Noir ‘The Asphalt
Lisbon (1956), a crime adventure starring Ray Milland and Maureen O´Hara, was shot on location in the capital of Portugal, but also in nearby places
Lisbon has so much to offer. A terrific scenery at the Tagus River, amazing architecture and an unique mix of relaxing and urban flair. This
You’re hanging around the New York City subway as an underpaid FBI agent in Samuel Fuller´s ‘Pickup on South Street (1953)’ and let classified information
Classic Movie Ratings wishes you a Happy Easter 2023! I invited some iconic faces to join the party! A Doris Day from 1947 is the
The first Western featured on ‘Classic Movie Ratings’ is Fred Zinnemann´s ‘High Noon (1952).’ It marked the revival of Gary Cooper´s career at the age
Yvonne de Carlo plays a young woman called Anna in Robert Siodmak´s film noir ‘Criss Cross’ from 1949. She is manipulative, selfish to the bone,
Hercule Poirot´s intelligence is legendary and feared at the same time. This is clearly visible in Peter Ustinov’s and Kenneth Branagh’s portrayal of Agatha Christie´s
‘Charade (1963)’ is a hybrid-movie ‘par excellence’ and was directed by Stanley Donen. This flick proves that the genres crime, thriller, comedy, romance and mystery
Anyone looking for a job? Our passionate department manager Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) needs YOU! The Pacific All Risk Insurance Company´s sales staff is
Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten belong to my favorite actors. Both had an outstanding performance in Alfred Hitchcock´s film noir ‘Shadow of a Doubt (1943).’
John F. Kennedy was killed by an assassin in 1963. Nine years earlier, a psychopath named John Baron tried the same thing. It happened in
Gloria Grahame is one of the most famous and significant Femme Fatales. One of her roles is Vicki Buckley in Fritz Lang´s film noir ‘Human
On day 7 of ‘Noirvember 2022,’ I deal with ‘The Enforcer (1951)’ starring Humphrey Bogart. A hard boiled Noir with a great story and several
It´s time for day 5 of ‘Noirvember 2022.’ Femme Fatale Jane Palmer (Lizabeth Scott) would do anything for money. We´re talking about $ 60.000, which
What would be ‘Noirvember 2022’ without Femme Fatales? Like a murder without a corpse, a trench coat without buttons, a plate without a steak. I
Let´s all get balloony on Noirvember 2022 Day 3. I noticed a parallel between ‘M (1931),’ from which you can see the blind balloon seller
On Noirvember 2022 Day 2, I have a treasure for all fans of screen legend Susan Hayward. The best performance of her career, as sentenced
My mind has a lot of ideas and absorbs movie knowledge like a sponge absorbs water or Alice Reed (Joan Bennett), from ‘The Woman in
Time is precious. Retired reporter Charlie Barnes (Henry O´Neill), from ‘Scandal Sheet (1952)’, hasn´t much of if left. I learnt to appreciate the ticking medium
Van Meer (Albert Bassermann) already knew it in 1939. War is the biggest of all evils. Now, it is July 2022 and there´s an ongoing
Private detective Marlowe (Humphrey Bogart) and Vivian (Lauren Bacall) are curious about many things. Who killed, framed, betrayed and seduced whom? How many ‘Femme Fatales’
Merry Christmas to everyone! Learn from Dudley (Cary Grant), Julia (Loretta Young) and Professor Wutheridge (Montey Woolley) why excessive drinking of sherry can make you
Lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) defends Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), an African-American man innocently accused of rape. Take a seat in an Alabama courtroom, prepare
Join adventurous Iris Henderson (Margaret Lockwood) and many more in one of the best movies located largely on a train. A mysterious ride awaits. Will
Opposites attract each other. Jeff (James Stewart) and Lisa (Grace Kelly) would´ve agreed on that in Hitchcock´s ‘Rear Window (1954).’ Welcome to the category where
This category is dedicated to all people in front of classic movie cameras. From the big shots everyone knows to supporting performers. From small-part joy
Cheers to my favorites (from left to right): First row Alfred Hitchcock and Carol Reed. Second row William Wyler, Fritz Lang and John Ford. Directors
One of the most significant movie scenes of all time: Racketeer Harry Lime portrayed by Orson Welles stands in a Vienna doorway (The Third Man
‘Blade Runner (1982)’ and ‘Blade Runner 2049 (2017):’ Thirty five years passed for Harrison Ford and thirty years for Rick Deckard. The difference of five
“Great movies are like a storm. At first you sit still. Unshakeable. At ease. Just hearing silent drops of rain far out in the distance. But then, suddenly, something blows you away.”
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Stay sharp, don´t let you get down from the stress of daily life and enjoy the enchanting world of classic movies.
Sit down and relax while we run through the Vienna sewers with Harry Lime, warning Marion Crane not to turn right, asking Rick Deckard if he´s a replicant or not, wondering if we would get ‘Double Indemnity’, peeking with Jeff and Lisa through a ‘Rear Window’, singing ‘Moon River’ at a New York balcony with Holly Golightly and so much more.
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