Tag Archives: script

Grand Illusion (1937)

Posted on September 15, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Two French Soldiers captured by the Germans during World War I. They overcome their differences to try to escape the Prison Camp. Starring Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Julien Carette A little known fact: … Continue reading →

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The Misfits (1961)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A trio ban together to sell wild mustangs for dog food. The leader’s girlfriend finds out and objects to the plan. The movie tells the change of the Old West. This film is most famously known for the deaths of the … Continue reading →

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The Heiress (1949)

Posted on August 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Plain Jane heiress Catherine lives with her detached father until she meets handsome social Morris. Morris Townsend whose actions seem questionable. A great movie. Based on the play by Henry James “Washington Square“, the movie takes the play to … Continue reading →

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How Do You Know (2010)

Posted on August 15, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 A female softball player newly cut from the team gets into a love triangle between a professional baseball player and a business executive. The writer of this film wanted to do a film on female softball players- A … Continue reading →

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Let Me In (2010)

Posted on August 8, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R Twelve year old Owen befriends his next door neighbor, Abby. Through, the friendship he becomes more sure of himself while learning that Abby has secrets herself. Two words–don’t bother. Watch the Swedish version of the film, Let the Right … Continue reading →

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Green Lantern (2011)

Posted on July 1, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 This movie lacked so much. First, the chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively left more to be desired. The script had holes in it. I think the makers made it for the fans of Green Lantern comic book series but there … Continue reading →

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Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Posted on June 12, 2011 by laurarachel4

 All About Eve (1950) Rated G Writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s sharp script anchors this story about New York City theater life, with Bette Davis playing an aging Broadway diva who employs a starstruck fan as her assistant, only to learn … Continue reading →

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American Crime (2004)

Posted on June 5, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R This film is an interesting story especially with the intriguing ending. I’m still amazed by the ending. I don’t want to give it away but I was confused between did they leave it open or was it really that crazy. … Continue reading →

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Knight and Day (2010)

Posted on May 18, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 At first, I rather enjoyed the comedic banter of the film but then the comedy disappeared. The film then goes into a fast pace, action pack, thrill ride. The chemistry between Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz was sketchy. I seem to be … Continue reading →

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Baby’s Day Out (1994)

Posted on May 11, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG This has to be the worst film by John Hughes. To give him props he didn’t direct it but wrote it, which was worst. I thought the script was the worst thing about the film. Too over the top … Continue reading →

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