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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Grand National Night 1953

 

Starring: Nigel Patrick

A stable owner accidentally kills his drunken wife, but fate and a complex series of events clear him.

Do not be put off by the title, only a brief horse racing clip. A decent crime mystery, a shame the wife dies as she was excellent. Good to see Nigel Patrick and Michael Hordern in his prime. Never seen so many drinks poured in a movie, great use of lighting throughout. Unexpected and excellent ending.  7/10

Sunday, July 20, 2025

The Fool Killer 1965

Starring: Anthony Perkins

An orphan suspects his friend is an axe murderer.

Very unusual and odd. Has interest although a little slow. Perkins plays an unhinged character as ever, the soundtrack is the true start of this movie.   5/10
 

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Diplomatic Courier 1952

 

Starring: Tyrone Power

American and Russian agents clash on a train between Salzburg and Trieste; an unexpected master spy is revealed after several chases.

Decent spy thriller where everybody seems to know everybody else, despite never having been in the city before. Slightly confusing at times but great spotting a few well known actors and the locations were great.  6/10

Sunday, July 06, 2025

Goodbye Charlie 1964

 

Starring: Debbie Reynolds

A philandering gangster, shot dead by an irate husband, is reincarnated in his friend's house as a dishy blonde.

A decent idea for a movie, typically 60's, Debbie Reynolds is excellent. The movie however, plays on the same gag for most of the movie, is too long and the charm wears off. I've never been a fan of Tony Curtis which didn't help.      4/10