4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 20, 2017

One of the reasons film is so engaging and fascinating is the discussion that it evokes from all people. Every person, no matter their age or knowledge, can have their own subjective opinion on a film and why they liked it, or better yet why they hated it so much...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 18, 2017

I’ve seen both versions of Father of the Bride and Steve Martin is fine and dandy but there is no better lovable curmudgeon than Spencer Tracy and he dons the role of the protective and skeptical father so effortlessly. Furthermore, all down the line this production is an impressive gathering   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 18, 2017

I’ve seen both versions of Father of the Bride and Steve Martin is fine and dandy but there is no better lovable curmudgeon than Spencer Tracy and he dons the role of the protective and skeptical father so effortlessly. Furthermore, all down the line this production is an impressive gathering   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 16, 2017

As a young boy, no hero was greater in my mind’s eye than Robin Hood and only Star Wars held a more honored spot in my childhood imagination. Because, to this day, Robin of Locksley remains the quintessential hero of mythical lore. Part historical truth, mostly canonized myth and that’s   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 16, 2017

As a young boy, no hero was greater in my mind’s eye than Robin Hood and only Star Wars held a more honored spot in my childhood imagination. Because, to this day, Robin of Locksley remains the quintessential hero of mythical lore. Part historical truth mostly canonized myth and that’s...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 13, 2017

It’s a B-picture title to be sure but with Robert Siodmak and such an ensemble, this is an enticing noir all the same. The well-to-do Quincy family of small town America are an odd bunch, still holding onto their surname with pride as they slowly drift further and further into...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 13, 2017

It’s a B-picture title to be sure but with Robert Siodmak and such an ensemble, this is an enticing noir all the same. The well-to-do Quincy family of small-town America are an odd bunch, still holding onto their surname with pride as they slowly drift further and further into obscurity...   read more

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

Children believe what we tell them. They have complete faith in us. They believe that a rose plucked from a garden can plunge a family into conflict. They believe that the hands of a human beast will smoke when he slays a victim, and that this will cause him shame...   read more

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

Children believe what we tell them. They have complete faith in us. They believe that a rose plucked from a garden can plunge a family into conflict. They believe that the hands of a human beast will smoke when he slays a victim, and that this will cause him shame...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 9, 2017

For so many, there is a deep connection to Star Wars that started at an early age. As I have alluded to on numerous occasions, I am no different. And if I feel that way about even the prequels, it’s exponentially greater for the original trilogy, as I can imagine...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 9, 2017

For so many, there is a deep connection to Star Wars that started at an early age. As I have alluded to on numerous occasions, I am no different. And if I feel that way about even the prequels, it’s exponentially greater for the original trilogy, as I can imagine...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 6, 2017

“Ringo don’t look so tough to me.” Those are the words that propagate a legend and simultaneously follow notorious gunman Jimmy Ringo wherever he goes. There’s always some impetuous kid looking to have it out with him and every time it’s the same result. The kid never l   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 6, 2017

“Ringo don’t look so tough to me.” Those are the words that propagate a legend and simultaneously follow notorious gunman Jimmy Ringo wherever he goes. There’s always some impetuous kid looking to have it out with him and every time it’s the same result. The kid never l   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 3, 2017

Saying that Phil Karlson has a penchant for gritty crime dramas is a gross understatement. And yet here again is one of those real tough-guy numbers he was known for, where all you have to do is follow the trail of cigarette smoke and every punch is palpable–coming right off...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 3, 2017

Saying that Phil Karlson has a penchant for gritty crime dramas is a gross understatement. And yet here again is one of those real tough-guy numbers he was known for, where all you have to do is follow the trail of cigarette smoke and every punch is palpable–coming right off...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 1, 2017

“Things are only as meaningful as the meaning that we allow them to have.” ~ Beverly How can Sisyphus and baseball be connected? Budding lovebirds Jake (Blake Jenner) and Beverly (Zoey Deutch) tackle this question as they float contentedly in inter-tubes with college just beginning. Sisy   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 1, 2017

“Things are only as meaningful as the meaning that we allow them to have.” ~ Beverly How can Sisyphus and baseball be connected? Budding lovebirds Jake (Blake Jenner) and Beverly (Zoey Deutch) tackle this question as they float contentedly in inter-tubes with college just beginning. Sisy   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 30, 2016

The fact that Miracle on 34th Street and this film came out the same year seems to suggest that there was something special in the air of New York City that year. It was a magical place, specifically during the Christmas season with Santa Claus going on trial and winning,...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 30, 2016

The fact that Miracle on 34th Street and this film came out the same year seems to suggest that there was something special in the air of New York City that year. It was a magical place, specifically during the Christmas season with Santa Claus going on trial and winning,...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 29, 2016

“You can wake up now, the universe has ended.” – Jim Stark to Plato in Griffith Observatory James Dean’s “The Rebel Without a Cause.” It’s his image as much as it is a film for many people. But if we actually take the time to examine him,  Dean   read more