1959

Anatomy of a Murder Review

Anatomy of a Murder Review

RATING: (3.5 STARS) Anatomy of a Murder is a conventional court drama masquerading as an all-time great. Much of director Otto Preminger’s film is unsurprising and unoriginal. Some of it is downright uninspired. But two things make this film a must-watch for any movie buff: the sensational writing and the brilliant performance by Jimmy Stewart. […]

North by Northwest Review

North by Northwest Review

RATING: (2.5 STARS) In the realm of Hitchcock, few titles are as universally revered as “North by Northwest.” My preference is Psycho, but I’m sure there are plenty of cinephiles out there who would label this film as the Master of Suspense’s greatest. But I’m not really sure why. It’s a serviceable mystery that plays […]