Mr. Deeds Goes to Town is an Oscar-winning screwball comedy and satire about a humble man who inherits millions of dollars. “But, in the opinion of the court, you are not only sane but you’re the sanest man that ever walked into this courtroom.” – Judge May Longfellow Deeds (Gary Cooper) is a humble man living in Mandrake Falls, Vermont during the Great Depression. You would think that his life would change drastically upon inheriting…
"Mr. Deeds Goes to Town: A Social Satire"Month: August 2022
Bullet Train offers both fun and thrills from start to finish in an action film that brings an international cast along for the ride. Do not get up immediately at the start of the credits. There is a mid-credit scene! This is the only scene during the end credits. One thing to appreciate about the credits is that the entire orchestra is there. It is not that common for the orchestra players to appear in…
"Bullet Train Is A Fun Thrill-Ride"
Jean Arthur is the second classic movie star to take the spotlight for 24 hours during the TCM Summer Under The Stars series. I’ll have formal reviews running for a few films on Tuesday. However, one that I strongly recommend watching is Frank Capra’s Oscar-winning classic, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Hey, when you’re up against films like Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz, you have to take those Oscars where you…
"Jean Arthur – TCM Summer Under The Stars"
With the release of a new trailer and artwork for Andor today, it was also announced that the series would premiere in late September. Initially, Andor was set to premiere in late August. What this now means is that there are fewer episodes that will be conflicting with She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law. To be fair, Andor will air seven episodes opposite She-Hulk’s four during those dates. The new premiere date is now September 21 with an unprecedented…
"Andor Pushed Back To Late September"
The Bear, a FX on Hulu series, takes audiences into the kitchen of The Original Beef of Chicagoland in this realistic drama. Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) returns home to Chicago after his brother, Michael (Jon Bernthal), kills himself. Michael’s suicide plays an important role in the series. It also adds tension in the relationship between Carmy and his sister, Natale “Sugar” Berzatto (Abby Elliott). Here’s a guy who was working in fine dining.…
"The Bear: A Well-Done Restaurant Drama"
Speedway is a formulaic Elvis Presley film that came at the point in his Hollywood career just before he turned his attention to the stage. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? The problem with this film is that Elvis was staying way too close to the formula that worked for him. He wasn’t really taking any risks with his film career. Four more feature films would follow before going back to the stage.…
"Speedway: A Formulaic Elvis Movie"
Viva Las Vegas features solid chemistry between stars Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret in the 1964 Las Vegas-set musical. The gist of the film is that Lucky Jackson (Elvis Presley) heads to Las Vegas for the city’s first ever Grand Prix Race. Unfortunately, his race car needs a new engine otherwise he can kiss the race goodbye. He’s able to raise the money but unfortunately, he loses it when Rusty Martin (Ann-Margret) shoves him into a…
"Viva Las Vegas: One of Elvis’s Finest Films"
Elvis: That’s the Way It Is is a documentary about the Elvis Summer Festival at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in August 1970. After years of watching Elvis Presley starring in narrative features, this film offered his fans a breath of fresh air. It’s a documentary that includes footage from rehearsals and six shows. But really, it’s a concert film especially with the changes made for 2001’s special edition. If you’ve never experienced any…
"Elvis: That’s the Way It Is"