Yesterday we finally had a day in the 70's and could get out without gloves, scarves, hats, and heavy coats. Wonderful. Even sat on the porch in the sun a few minutes.
So, with one week to go before the Equinox, I watched the following films:
I'll Be Yours (1947) Written by Preston Sturges, starring Deanna Durban. She sings "Granada" magnificently. Also, a romantic ballad "It's Dream Time, and a lovely waltz. A version of "The Good Fairy", made with Margaret Sullivan, about 10 years before this one. A small town girl comes to the big city and things happen......and they all live happily ever after.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039484/
Hot Millions (1968) The wonderful Peter Ustinov and Maggie Smith in a droll story of a crooked computer manager and the girl who also lives in the same rooming house. He steals millions, and marries her, and she saves the day. Deeee-lightful. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063094/
Cry Wolf (1947) Barbara Stanwyke and Errol Flynn in a gothic mystery. Big foggy estate, huge creepy house, odd inhabitants, make a satisfying 90 minute flick. Geraldine Brooks, in her first role, as the ingenue, almost steals the picture from the old pros. Interesting and lively, she makes the stars seem stodgy. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039288/
House Of Strangers (1949) Great film. Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, Edward G. Robinson and a great cast of character actors, bring this story of the late 1920s/early 1930s to life. As good a take on the Italians in America, as The Godfather, only this family wasn't mafia. They were bankers. Fine acting from all involved. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041487/
"300" (2007) The great artistic picture made from Frank Millers graphic novel, by Zack Snyder, starring Gerard Butler as King Leonidas, King of the Spartans. The battles with the Persian invaders, led by Xerxes, are some of the most beautifully staged and filmed in a long while. Each frame of film is almost a perfect painting. Released in 2007 in regular and IMAX theaters, and on all forms of DVD, it has thrilled people around the world. In my opinion, it is already a "classic." http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416449/
The Bourne Supremacy (2004) The second of the Bourne films is almost as satisfying as the first. The long car chase in the middle goes on just a bit to much, but I forgive and just enjoy the ride. Love the Joan Allen role. Perfect ending with her confused by Bourne and where he is, once again. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372183/
The Cobweb (1955) Very dated look at mental patients in a private hospital. Doctor Richard Widmark has to contend with a selfish, primadonna wife, Gloria Graham; a hospital staff (Charles Boyer, Lilian Gish) that should be locked up more than some of the patients; and a new art/activities director, Lauren Bacall. John Kerr as the one who brings everything to the boil, is fine, But the whole thing is a melodrama and we can hiss, boo, and cheer as the spirit moves us. Hard to believe with this cast and a big studio budget, and Vincent Minnelli as director, it is a misfire. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047944/
St. Patricks Day, and corned beef; the Equinox the 20th, ushering in spring; and Good Friday and Easter; all in the next 10 days. I have my films picked out. But if the weather turns warm and lovely, it's out and about for me.
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