The Lady Vanishes (1938) – A Brilliant Hitchcock Tune
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 someone have to pull the emergency brake? Interlude This is my first rating and review for this category. I start with one of Hitchcock´s British gems. All of his sound […]
Classic Ratings & Reviews: The Heart of the Website
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 most of the action takes place. In my opinion Ratings & Reviews go a long very well. Precise ratings with a crystal clear five criteria system on one side and […]
Actresses & Actors: Legends in the Limelight
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 to a crowd of extras. If an actress or actor interests me and there´s a fascinating movie related story behind it, there´s a good chance I´ll write about them. After […]
Director´s Pub: Masters of their Profession
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 are the fuel of a good movie. This sentence will stick and is more evident for classics. Where new movie blockbusters heavily rely on special effects worth millions, the old […]
Making A Scene: Shots for Eternity
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 1949). This category dedicates to all immortal classic movie scenes, how they were created and the storys surrounding them. The posts will be accompanied by a rating. Famous extracts are […]
Original vs Remake: Cinematic Fusion In Time
‘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 years was lost in time near the Tannhauser Gate. For anyone who hasn´t read Classic Ratings & Reviews: The Heart of the Website yet, you´ll find a short extract of […]
