Film Reviews20th century / Cary Grant / Friday Film Review19 Comments
Walk, Don’t Run (1966) Genre: Romantic Comedy Grade: C+ My quest for Summer Olympic themed movies turned up three that I decided to review. There are lots of Winter Games but surprisingly few about the Summer ones. Oh, well. Honestly, were it not for the fact that I needed another ... more >
Film Reviews20th century / Cary Grant / Friday Film Review / mistaken-identity / Paris / romantic comedy23 Comments
Charade (1963) Genre: Romantic Suspense Grade: B+ Witty, sophisticated, and elegant – this falls under the category of “they don’t make them like this anymore.” The pairing of Hepburn and Grant isn’t my favorite – he does look a little long in the tooth for her – but … damn, ... more >
Film Reviews20th century / Cary Grant / Friday Film Review16 Comments
That Touch of Mink (1962) Genre: Romantic Comedy Grade: C I know that a lot of people are probably going to disagree with my grade of average for a Doris Day/Cary Grant movie but honesty wins out and IMO, this movie ain’t that great. Day and Grant obviously made other ... more >
Film ReviewsCary Grant / Friday Film Review12 Comments
Holiday (1938) Genre: Comedy/Drama Grade: B This movie is really a bit of a fudge as a Christmas/New Year’s themed one since the main emphasis of the film isn’t the holiday season. Instead, the film is set from right around Christmas until shortly after the new year begins. But, what ... more >
Film ReviewsCary Grant / Comedy / Friday Film Review / Navy / World War II16 Comments
Operation Petticoat (1959) Genre: War comedy Grade: B Since today is Veteran’s Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in many other countries, I decided to pick a film to pay tribute to those who’ve served. But I didn’t want preachy so that ruled out such things as “The Americanization ... more >
Film ReviewsCary Grant / Comedy / Friday Film Review / murder39 Comments
Arsenic and Old Lace (made 1942, released 1944) Genre: Screwball Comedy Grade: B “This is developing into a very bad habit!” – Mortimer Brewster I had always heard great things about “Arsenic and Old Lace,” but the first time I sat down and tried to watch this film years ago ... more >