“Crazy/Beautiful” (2001) is one of the elite entries in the subgenre of cute and rich teen girls being provocative to see what they can get
Some actresses gravitate toward sitcoms and lighter fare, and we have to accept that’s how it is. But at least Hilary Duff gave us one
Alfred Hitchcock’s seventh American feature, “Spellbound” (1945), is a fascinatingly successful crossroads film. It blends a sweeping score and romance like we might find in
In “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (1941), the Master of Suspense proves he can make a comedy. Unfortunately, he doesn’t prove he can make a good
Writer Chad Gomez Creasy has a cool idea for “Sydney White” (2007) – to take the basic outline of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”
“The 39 Steps” (1935) is one of Alfred Hitchcock’s foundational works, a crisp, mildly diverting story about an innocent man on the run. It’s limited
Among writers who have only penned one well-known movie, Peter Howitt has one of the most impressive turns at the plate. Also serving as director,
Watching Alfred Hitchcock films – especially his classics – for this blog series is generally a pleasure, but with “The Birds” (1963) it becomes homework.
The promos for “Leap Year” (2010) suggest that on Feb. 29 in Ireland, women can ask men to marry them. As if that’s not allowed
Alfred Hitchcock’s first Hollywood film, “Rebecca” (1940), is about a newlywed who feels powerless and overwhelmed – and is even unnamed in the screenplay –