4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 1, 2022

The ample joys of Lilies of the Field come out of it being a kind of modern-day parable. It’s a modest and simple story, shot over 15 days by director Ralph Nelson, with a source novel gaining inspiration from the passage of the Christian scripture: “Consider the lilies of the...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on January 13, 2018

Lilies of the Field Directed by Ralph Nelson Written by James Poe from a novel by William E. Barret 1963/USA Rainbow Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Here’s another one I saw in my youth.  I still love the humor and Sidney Portier’s performance. Homer Smith (Portier) is dri   read more

Classic Film Review Posted by Crystal J. Anderson on October 5, 2012

Director: Ralph Nelson Writers: William Edmund Garrett (novel) and James Poe (screenplay) Music: Jerry Goldsmith Theme Song: “Amen” composed by Jester Harrison Genre: Drama/Comedy Main Cast: Sidney Poitier - Homer Smith (“Schmidt”) Lilia Skala - Mother Maria Lisa Mann – Sist   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on December 14, 2010

Many times, movies about religion just leave a bitter taste in my mouth.  Their agenda simply becomes preaching, converting the non-believers and depicting the punishments of the unholy.  I don’t care to watch someone give my soul an ultimatum.  Movies are meant to be an escape, that safe place wher   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

Check out my latest YouTube video where I review two Kino Lorber Studio Classics Blu-rays starring Sidney Poitier: Lilies of the Field (1963) and The Organization (1971). I came to really appreciate Lilies of the Field with another viewing on this excellent blu-ray edition. Poitier won an Academy A   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

Check out my latest YouTube video where I review two Kino Lorber Studio Classics Blu-rays starring Sidney Poitier: Lilies of the Field (1963) and The Organization (1971). I came to really appreciate Lilies of the Field with another viewing on this excellent blu-ray edition. Poitier won an Academy A   read more