Category: The Week that Was

January 18, 2016 – January 24, 2016 Monday, January 18, 2016 1) They Made Me a Fugitive (1947) Why I watched: MUBI’s film of the day. After World War II, financially desperate Clem Morgan works with Narcissus, a shady black market dealer. After Narcissus betrays him and frames him for murder, Clem escapes from prison and… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 13

January 11, 2016 – January 17, 2016 Monday, January 11, 2016 1) Bugsy Malone (1976) Why I watched: In Empire’s top 500 films of all time. While Fat Sam and his chief rival Dandy Dan fight over control of a speakeasy, boxing promoter Bugsy Malone (Scott Baio) begins a relationship with Blousey Brown, but has to fend off… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 12

January 4, 2016 – January 10, 2016 Monday, January 4, 2016 1) Inside Moves (1980) Why I watched: Diana Scarwid was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. After a suicide attempt leaves Roary (John Savage) partially paralyzed, he drown his sorrows at a bar frequented by other disabled people where he meets Jerry (David… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 11

December 28, 2015 – January 3, 2016 Monday, December 28, 2015 1) The Room (2003) Why I watched: Included in a list of the worst films. Impression: Johnny’s (Tommy Wiseau) fiancée Lisa seduces his best friend, Mark (Greg Sestero), intending to use Johnny for financial support while continuing the affair. When Johnny’s future prospects deteriorate, Lisa coldly… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 10

December 21, 2015 – December 27, 2015 Monday, December 21, 2015 1) The Passenger (1975) Why I watched: In Empire’s list of the top 500 films of all time. Impression: Wanting a chance to start a new life, British-American journalist David Locke (Jack Nicholson) assumes the identity of the deceased Mr. Robertson, only to discover Robertson was a notorious… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 9

December 14, 2015 – December 20, 2015 Monday, December 14, 2015 1) Swords and Hearts (1911) Why I watched: Attempting to watch at least 15 movies released in every year of the twentieth century. Impression: D.W. Griffith loved the Civil War era. He was born in 1875 in Kentucky, and you get the impression he grew up… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 8

December 7, 2015 – December 13, 2015 Monday, December 7, 2015 1) Le Cercle Rouge (1970) Why I watched: In Empire‘s list of the top 500 films. Impression: Recently released from prison, Corey (Antoine Delon) meets escaped prisoner Vogel in the countryside as he avoids mafia hit men. Eventually, the pair meet Jansen (Yves Montand) an ex-cop fighting an… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 7

November 30, 2015 – December 6, 2015 Monday, November 30, 2015 1) Odd Man Out (1947) Why I watched: Included in the book 1001 Films You Must See Before You Die. Impression: I’m a huge James Mason fan, and I like Carol Reed, particularly The Third Man and The Fallen Idol. However, this film about the criminal underworld in Northern… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 6

November 23, 2015 – November 29, 2015 Monday, November 23, 2015 1) The Pursuit of Hippo-Ness (2015) Why I watched: My friend Alan Franks made a film and I was invited to screen a rough cut of the film and give him some feedback. Impression: Focused on a unique community founded on an obsessive love of hippopotami,… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 5

November 16, 2015 – November 22, 2015 Monday, November 16, 2015 1) Demon Seed (1977) Why I watched: Facets was supposed to send me another disc, but sent me this instead. Impression: Dr. Alex Harris develops an artificial intelligence program which predictably takes on a mind of its own and wants to create a child with his… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 4