4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 8, 2013

Some may see this film as a comedy drama that is not in the category of great movies. However I feel if nothing else, The Graduate is culturally significant because it ushered in an age in the late 1960s where films focused on trying to attract younger audiences. Along with...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 8, 2013

Directed by Robert Altman, this musical, comedy, drama has an ensemble cast made up of 24 different people. The film’s story takes place over several days in Nashville, Tennessee during the political season. From the beginning we follow the politics, music, and most importantly the folks who i   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 8, 2013

Starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, this road film follows the two young men traveling across country from L.A. after a drug deal. Along the way they meet a Hippie colony, experimenting with drugs, and simply live life as they please. Much of the movie comprises of the many pit stops they take a   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 7, 2013

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4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 6, 2013

Directed by Charles Laugton and starring Robert Mitchum, Lillian Gish, with Shelley Winters, the film tells the story of a preacher who epitomizes a wolf in sheep’s clothing. While serving a short sentence in jail, this “preacher” (Mitchum) learns from another man who is to be hang   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 6, 2013

Directed by Charles Laugton and starring Robert Mitchum, Lillian Gish, with Shelley Winters, the film tells the story of a preacher who epitomizes a wolf in sheep’s clothing. While serving a short sentence in jail, this “preacher” (Mitchum) learns from another man who is to be hang   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 5, 2013

Headed by the four Marx Brothers, the film opens with the return of the famous African explorer Captain Jeffrey Spaulding (Groucho), who is being honored at the estate of a Mrs. Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont). Along with him there are two musicians (Chico and Harpo), and an art lover with an...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 5, 2013

I came to the realization recently that a lot of the films on Four Star Film are rather dramatic and heavy. I figured a change of pace would be good and I wanted to lighten up some. So in the near future I wanted to highlight some great comedy films...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 5, 2013

In his first great film role, James Dean plays a rebellious son named Cal Trask who lives with his father and brother Aron in Salinas. Directed by Elia Kazan from the Steinbeck novel, the movie chronicles Cal’s struggles in the shadow of his favored brother Aron. Despite good intentions at fir   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 5, 2013

Headed by the four Marx Brothers, the film opens with the return of the famous African explorer Captain Jeffrey Spaulding (Groucho), who is being honored at the estate of a Mrs. Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont). Along with him there are two musicians (Chico and Harpo), and an art lover with an...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 5, 2013

In his first great film role, James Dean plays a rebellious son named Cal Trask who lives with his father and brother Aron in Salinas. Directed by Elia Kazan from the Steinbeck novel, the movie chronicles Cal’s struggles in the shadow of his favored brother Aron. Despite good intentions at fir   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 5, 2013

I came to the realization recently that a lot of the films on Four Star Film are rather dramatic and heavy. I figured a change of pace would be good and I wanted to lighten up some. So in the near future I wanted to highlight some great comedy films...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 3, 2013

This movie covers a sensitive topic, it is a little rough around the edges, and oh so quirky, but despite this it comes across as a good film all the same. The cast is led by a strong performance by Ellen Page as a forthright and unique 16 year old...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 3, 2013

This movie covers a sensitive topic, it is a little rough around the edges, and oh so quirky, but despite this it comes across as a good film all the same. The cast is led by a strong performance by Ellen Page as a forthright and unique 16 year old...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 2, 2013

Directed by William Wyler, the film chronicles the lives of three men as they return from World War II. They feel joy and then angst trying to integrate back into society  with lives that are strangely different from when they left. They face various struggles like finding a job, holding...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 2, 2013

Directed by William Wyler, the film chronicles the lives of three men as they return from World War II. They feel joy and then angst trying to integrate back into society  with lives that are strangely different from when they left. They face various struggles like finding a job, holding...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 1, 2013

Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Guy Pierce, this thriller has an interesting narrative that stars in descending order, simultaneously goes in ascending order, and then meets in the middle. Leonard is a man whose wife was murdered and he wants to find the culprit. However, he has short ter   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 1, 2013

I would say that no one who watches movies is, or can be, completely objective. Thus, I thought it would be good if I laid out my own preferences and biases for all to know and see. I must admit that I have always been fond of older films from...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 1, 2013

Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Guy Pierce, this thriller has an interesting narrative that stars in descending order, simultaneously goes in ascending order, and then meets in the middle. Leonard is a man whose wife was murdered and he wants to find the culprit. However, he has short ter   read more