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Night Unto Night (1949)
Watch for the gorgeous cinematography
Viveca Linsfords is stunning. Combined with the extraordinary black and white cinematography by John Peveral Marley you have an exceptional visual paradise. It matters not that R Reagan sleep walks thru the entire film. I doubt he understood the character at all. I almost didn't watch this film because RR was the lead. His films have always left me flat. But I watched because one of reviewers stressed the visual. I am so glad I did. Even the plot is inconsequential to the enjoyment of the movie. This is a film noir hiding behind a simple plot line without the usual smoking gun. And it is still breathtaking. The beauty of a black and white shot by a real artist like Marley elevates this to major star status, even with the unremarkable cast with the exception of Ms. Linsfords. Thanks TCM!
Midnight (1934)
Riveting And Timely!
Criminal Justice as seen through the lens of politics, public opinion and hypocrisy. Story line is applicable to our own current events in 2022! I found the acting to be quite good & representative of the era. Bogart wasn't the reason I saw this film so no disappointment there. Henry Hull was fun to watch & the goofy son in law was a bit of a distraction as the clueless family member who may have been responsible for Stella's actions! I thoroughly enjoyed viewing this film & was able to overlook the poor condition of the print shown.
Colorado Sundown (1952)
Great Cast Of Characters! And A Fine Canine
Every time I watch this film I enjoy it! No rustlers! No land grabbers or bank robbers. Instead we saw Interesting an Bad Guy & Gal. Loved Mary Ellen Kay as always and Louise Beavers gave a fine bitter sweet performance. Her scenes with the pooch were funny and touching. But it's always fun to watch a truly great guy, Rex Allen, think his way through the clues and clobber the villains. Koko is just gorgeous enough to be the icing on the cake of this very watchable film. . more than once.
Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge (1937)
One of Gene Autry's Best!
Excellent storyline. Beautifully upscale sets. Nice direction and marvelous character actors. Plus Autry gets the most interesting girl he's been paired with in his movies! Thank goodness we didn't have to see him in Africa again!!!!
Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014)
Extraordinary!
Riveting! Absorbing! Transformational! This film is perfect!
Calling Philo Vance (1940)
Why Remake A Perfectly Fine Mystery
Disappointing plot alterations and casting. What a shame.