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Review of The Gorgeous Hussy (1936)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 19 Jan 2011

This MGM fictionalized historical drama tries but doesn't always succeed to be a good star vehicle for Joan Crawford (as Peggy Eaton) as well…

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Review of Another Woman (1988)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 18 Jan 2011

Though not one of Woody Allen's strongest films, this Bergman-like psychological melodrama is too self-conscious and contrived, but the cast,…

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Review of September (1987)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 18 Jan 2011

One of Woody Allen's weakest, most static films, inspired by Ingmar Bergman's serious dramas on the one hand and by Lana Turner's scandalous…

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Review of In a Better World (2010)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 17 Jan 2011

Denmark's Oscar entry is a poignant, provocative film about masculinity, parents' responsility and the dangers of violence in everyday life…

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Review of Thelma & Louise (1991)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 15 Jan 2011

The plot (often contrived) and the ending (contrversial for some but not for me) are secondary--what matter the most are the vibrant characters…

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Review of Next Stop Wonderland (1998)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 13 Jan 2011

Brad Anderson's stylish and original romantic comedy features a wonderful performance from Hope Davis…

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Review of Bagdad Cafe (1987)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 13 Jan 2011

Percy Adlon's first English-speaking film is a charming fable about the friendhsip between two vastly different women…

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Review of The Last Detail (1973)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 13 Jan 2011

Hal Ashby's gritty and profane serio comedy is one of his best films, featuring a towering performance from Jack Nicholson…

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Review of The Dilemma (2011)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 12 Jan 2011

Director Ron Howard and the gifted actors are defeated by a misguided film, which suffers from identity crisis, disappointing as a male buddy…

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Review of The Dilemma (1919)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 12 Jan 2011

Director Ron Howard and the gifted actors are defeated by a misguided film, which suffers from identity crisis, disappointing as a male buddy…

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Review of The Emperor Waltz (1948)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 11 Jan 2011

Not one of Billy Wilder's strong films, this bizarre period musical teams the director with crooner Bing Crosby, who's pleasant enough and…

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Review of The Green Hornet (2011)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 11 Jan 2011

Fans of Seth Rogen, who co-wrote, co-produced and starred in this new 3D version of the radio and TV series will enjoy this mildly engaging…

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Review of The Front (1976)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 10 Jan 2011

As directed by Martin Ritt and played by Woody Allen, this is a well intentioned but oversimplified tale, which is mostly useful as an historical…

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Review of Sarah and Son (1930)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 10 Jan 2011

Ruth Chatterton was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for this soapish melodrama, made by Dorothy Arzner, the only female director in the…

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Review of Blue Skies (1946)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 09 Jan 2011

This Fred Astaire-Bing Crosby musical is plotless, but the performers are charming and the movie includes some of Irving Berling's best songs…

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Review of The Bride Wore Red (1937)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 09 Jan 2011

Though not one of her strongest features, it's still worth seeing this melodrama, made by Dorothy Arzner, the only woman director in the studio…

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Review of Fun (1994)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 09 Jan 2011

The subject matter, alienation of two girls who kill for fun, is significant, and the film is well acted, especially by Alicia Witt, but the…

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Review of Johnny Guitar (1954)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 09 Jan 2011

A politically subversive Western, made during the McCarthy era, Nicholas Ray's cult movie offers two strong roles for women, Joan Crawford…

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Review of The Dollmaker (1984)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 08 Jan 2011

Jane Fonda made her TV debut in this stirring story of an uneducated Kentucky woman and mother of five who struggles to make ends meet…

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Review of First Comes Courage (1943)

By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 07 Jan 2011

This WWII propganda film, starring Merle Oberon as a spy, is the last festure to be directed by Dorothy Arzner, the only female director during…

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