Hitchcock’s dabbling in the screwball comedy arena is more interesting than entertaining but has a terrific lead performance from Carole Lombard.
For Fresh Eyes Only: Goldfinger (1964)
This week Marcus heads to Fort Knox and finds the quintessential Bond film.
On Screen Projection: Unbreakable and Split
On the act of self-actualization in the first two films of Shyamalan’s trilogy.
Beginner’s Guide to Alfred Hitchcock: Stage Fright (1950)
Even with an ambitious opening and a phenomenal performance from Marlene Dietrich, this mystery is ultimately middle-of-the-road Hitchcock.
For Fresh Eyes Only: From Russia with Love
Bond and Marcus return, for more action and suaveness!
Beginner’s Guide to Alfred Hitchcock: Champagne (1928)
A look at the charming and visually inventive romantic comedy from Hitchcock’s silent era.
For Fresh Eyes Only: Dr. No (1962)
Marcus begins his journey of watching the adventures of 007 for the first time.
Beginner’s Guide to Alfred Hitchcock: Juno and the Paycock (1930)
While this early film from Hitchcock has hints of where his career was headed, it’s one of his least compelling efforts.
Talk Film Society - Seal of Approval: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
It’s no surprise how much we’re into Into the Spider-Verse.
On Screen Projection: Velvet Goldmine
Fame makes a man take things over. Fame lets him loose, hard to swallow.
Beginner's Guide to Alfred Hitchcock: Topaz (1969)
One of Hitchcock’s last films, Topaz is an overlong but often exciting spy thriller.
Talk Film Society - Seal of Approval: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Saddle up, partner. You’re going to need to watch the new Coens’ movie.
Female Filmmaker Friday: Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
This column focusing on female directors turns its eye to Marielle Heller’s latest, a thoughtful and sad true crime story.
Beginner’s Guide to Alfred Hitchcock: Waltzes from Vienna (1934)
In our Beginner’s Guide to Hitchcock, we take a look at a little known musical (!) called Waltzes From Vienna.
Talk Film Society - Seal of Approval: Widows
The latest from director Steve McQueen gets our approval.
On Screen Projection: Shame
On how Steve McQueen’s 2011 film handles handling trauma.
Beginner’s Guide to Alfred Hitchcock: Easy Virtue (1928)
This lackluster romantic drama from Hitchcock’s silent era would have benefitted greatly from being made later in his career.
Talk Film Society - Seal of Approval: Suspiria (2018)
We voted for Mother Suspiriorum.
On Screen Projection: The Man Who Wasn’t There
Unwrapping the existential dread of the Coens’ neo noir film.
Talk Film Society - Seal of Approval: Mandy
Grab some liquor, cocaine, LSD, and a ten-foot chainsaw, you’re going to need all of it.