Ernst Lubitsch

Friday Film Review: Trouble in Paradise

Friday Film Review: Trouble in Paradise

Trouble in Paradise (1932) Genre: comedy Grade: wonderful The first time I watched “Trouble in Paradise” I fell in love with it. It’s smart, sophisticated, cultured and urbane. And it’s about two crooks who meet, fall in love then take advantage of a situation to instill themselves into the household of a wealthy widow in(…)

Friday Film Review: Ninotchka

Friday Film Review: Ninotchka

Ninotchka (1939) Genre: Comedy, Romance Grade:B- I’ve now seen 4 Ernst Lubitsch films. I know there are plenty more I need to try but for now, I’m batting average with him. I did not care, at all, for “The Shop Around the Corner” while Ninotchka earns a somewhat lukewarm B-grade. It’s 1939 and the Soviet(…)

Friday Film Review: Cluny Brown

Friday Film Review: Cluny Brown

Cluny Brown – 1946 Genre: romantic comedy Grade A- Here’s another older movie I’d love to see on DVD – at least in the US. You European readers are lucky enough to have a region 2 version available. I’m so happy for you. ::smiling:: ::still smiling:: ::snarling actually, if you want the truth:: “Cluny Brown”(…)