Monthly Archives: April 2024

“Rear Window” (1954)

In the film “Rear Window,” top tier photographer L.B. Jefferies is portrayed by Oscar winner, Jimmy Stewart (The Philadelphia Story). His character has a broken leg. As the viewer learns at the start of the film, Jefferies has been confined … Continue reading

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“Moneyball” (2011)

With the baseball season in full swing, no pun intended, I decided to re-watch the 2011 film, “Moneyball.” To those who are unaware that it is a true story, the movie might appear to be just another clichéd underdog sports … Continue reading

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“Late Night with the Devil” (2023)

In the interest of full disclosure, I have not been a proponent of found footage films for many years now. From the intentional shaky camera work, subpar lighting, often laughable acting, and nonsensical plots, they have been one of my … Continue reading

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“Road Games” (1981)

While recently watching Oscar winning director, Steven Spielberg’s, (Saving Private Ryan), 1971 film, “Duel,” I began to think about another film that involved a truck driver, and the vastness of the open highway, “Road Games.” Directed by Richard Franklin, (Hotel … Continue reading

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