Hitchcock comes to America in style with ‘Rebecca’ (1940)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Arguably the director’s first perfect film, “Rebecca” is driven by an achingly sympathetic Joan Fontaine.
Romance
Hitchcock comes to America in style with ‘Rebecca’ (1940)
Gender lines blur in ‘Just One of the Guys’ (1985), ‘She’s the Man’ (2006)
Throwback Thursday (Movie reviews): These updates of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” are led by different types of funny performances.
‘To Catch a Thief’ (1955) is a relaxing take on suspense
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Though not his strongest collaboration with Grant nor Kelly, this is one of Hitch’s best films where romance is the point.
Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious’ (1946) illustrates art of subtle suspense
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The spy drama is also fascinating as a comparison piece to the actioner “Mission: Impossible II” (2000).
Nobody talks about it, but ‘Mr. Nobody’ (2009) is a gem
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This emotional and thoughtful film is one of Jared Leto’s best and an elite multiverse movie.
‘North by Northwest’ (1959) an early action classic with humor
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): But don’t think about the plot for a moment or this entry in Hitch’s Mount Rushmore will crumble.
Hart, Grenier, Thomas dip into movies with ‘Drive Me Crazy’ (1999)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The stars and creator are better known for TV, but they come together for a heartfelt rom-com.
‘Homebodies’ (2023) a personal dive into modern office politics
Book club book report: Tembe Denton-Hurst bears her soul in a debut novel about a wronged woman who is sympathetic in part because she’s far from perfect.
10 things I like about ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ (1999)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger prove they are dateable after all in this sweet, mildly edgy rom-com.
‘Get Over It’ (2001) makes Shakespeare easy to sing and dance to
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Kirsten Dunst-starring near-musical brings “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to a 21st century high school.