Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on November 27, 2020

James Mason is the “Odd Man Out” Odd Man Out (1947) is a British film directed by Carol Reed and starring James Mason and Robert Newton. The film made Mason an international film star and elevated Reed to the ranks of the top directors of the day.Johnny McQueen (Mason) is...   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on November 25, 2020

I’d heard about today’s YouTube pick for years, but I never had any real interest in seeing it. Once I finally decided to check it out, I was blown away. Odd Man Out (1947) stars James Mason, but he may be the only performer in the film that you’ve ever...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on November 11, 2017

In my profession, there is neither good nor bad. There is innocence and guilt. That’s all. ~ Denis O’Dea as the Police Inspector What Carol Reed did so impeccably with The Third Man and here in Odd Man Out is developing a very specific atmosphere. He made the worlds of...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on November 11, 2017

In my profession, there is neither good nor bad. There is innocence and guilt. That’s all. ~ Denis O’Dea as the Police Inspector What Carol Reed did so impeccably with The Third Man and here in Odd Man Out is developing a very specific atmosphere. He made the worlds of...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on March 29, 2017

This semester, I’m attending a course on Irish cinema. Each week, we are expected to write a blog-like journal about the film we watched in class and/or our class discussion about the film. I’ve decided to include those entries to my blog, so it would be more agreeable to read...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 10, 2015

May 10 Posted by aaronwest Odd Man Out was the first of a series of three films that essentially put Carol Reed into the conversation as a major auteur of the post-war period. The other two are The Fallen Idol and The Third Man, the latter of which is considered...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 10, 2015

May 10 Posted by aaronwest Odd Man Out was the first of a series of three films that essentially put Carol Reed into the conversation as a major auteur of the post-war period. The other two are The Fallen Idol and The Third Man, the latter of which is considered...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on May 10, 2015

May 10 Posted by aaronwest Odd Man Out was the first of a series of three films that essentially put Carol Reed into the conversation as a major auteur of the post-war period. The other two are The Fallen Idol and The Third Man, the latter of which is considered...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on March 17, 2015

Condenado / Odd Man Out (1947) Happy Saint Patrick's Day! O dia de São Patrício é comemorado bebendo muita cerveja, vestindo-se de verde, procurando trevos de quatro folhas, contando histórias sobre duendes, leprechauns e potes de ouro no fim do arco-íris. Mas nem tudo é festa e diversão na I   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on March 17, 2015

Condenado / Odd Man Out (1947) Happy Saint Patrick's Day! O dia de São Patrício é comemorado bebendo muita cerveja, vestindo-se de verde, procurando trevos de quatro folhas, contando histórias sobre duendes, leprechauns e potes de ouro no fim do arco-íris. Mas nem tudo é festa e diversão na I   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Condenado / Odd Man Out (1947) Happy Saint Patrick's Day! O dia de São Patrício é comemorado bebendo muita cerveja, vestindo-se de verde, procurando trevos de quatro folhas, contando histórias sobre duendes, leprechauns e potes de ouro no fim do arco-íris. Mas nem tudo é festa e diversão na I   read more