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Sunday, May 30, 2021

At Gunpoint 1955

 

Starring: Fred MacMurray

A western storekeeper accidentally kills a bank robber, whose brothers seek revenge; will the townsfolk come to his aid?

Loved this. A strong storyline, but I particularly loved the sense of community, you genuinely believed that the people all knew each other and were friends. A tale of loyalty, community and sticking together.    9/10

Sunday, May 23, 2021

Nomads 1985

 

Starring: Pierce Brosnan

An anthropologist settling in Los Angeles is haunted by vengeful spirits of remote tribes he had investigated.

Terrible movie. Confused, lots of shrieking and why was Pierce Brosnan selected to play a Frenchman? The 80's soundtrack had some interest, otherwise a complete write off for me.   2/10

Sunday, May 16, 2021

If I Were King 1938

 

Starring: Ronald Colman

The 14th century poet and rascal Francois Villon matches wits with Louis X1 and leads an uprising of the people.

Ronald Colman has his tongue firmly in his cheek and a glint in his eye, Basil Rathbone, who I seem to see in a movie every other week, is marvellously camp. A bit hit and miss but certainly has its moments.    5/10

Sunday, May 09, 2021

Easy A 2010

 

Starring: Emma Stone

A clean-cut high school student relies on the school's rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.

With a nodding wink to John Hughes 1980's movies, this teen flick absolutely hits the mark. Emma Stone is spot on, witty, charming, I can't imagine how somebody like that could be invisible in school. Terrifically writer with a bunch of great cameos, Emma Stone's parents and her teacher steal the show for me. Very enjoyable.  8/10


Sunday, May 02, 2021

Storm Over Lisbon 1944

 

Starring: Vera Hruba Ralston

An International spy mastermind runs a Lisbon night club and sells documents to the highest bidder.

I'm not sure I was ever entirely sure what was going on. Set in Lisbon but quite dark and predominently set indoors, it could have been anywhere. Didn't do it for me at all.    2/10