Drama
Mank (2020). Film review of the Hollywood biopic about the writing of Citizen Kane
Classic Hollywood
Goodbye, Mr Chips (1939). Film review of the classic melodrama starring Robert Donat
Judy (2019). Film review of the drama about the life and career of Judy Garland
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017). Film review of the documentary about the titular Hollywood star
Sunset Boulevard (1950). After 25 years, I finally review the film that changed my life
Film review by Jason Day of Sunset Boulevard, the classic Hollywood film noir about a failed screenwriter and his tangled relationship with a reclusive former star of silent movies. Starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson. Directed by Billy Wilder.
Thriller/suspense/film noir
Anna Karenina (1935). Film review of the adaptation of Tolstoy’s tragic-romance starring Greta Garbo.
The Ten Commandments (1956). Film review of the religious epic about the life of Moses.
Film review by Jason Day of The Ten Commandments, the religious epic about the life of Moses, produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Starring Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner.
Historical/Period/Epic
What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? (1962). Film review; 4/5 for this grand and camp classic.
Film review by Jason Day of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane, the thriller about two sisters who used to be movie stars but are now locked in an abusive relationship.
Thriller/Suspense/Film Noir
Mommie Dearest (1981). Film review – 4/5 stars.
Film review by Jason Day of Mommie Dearest, starring Faye Dunaway as movie legend Joan Crawford.
Drama
Ben-Hur: A Tale Of the Christ (1925). A worthy chariot-racing partner to Charlton Heston, so read what’s good and bad about it here.
Film review by Jason Day of the second silent film adaptation of Ben-Hur, the Lew Wallace bestselling novel about a Jewish Prince (Roman Novarro) who is deceived by his childhood friend (Francis X. Bushman) and made into a galley ship rowing slave. Directed by Fred Niblo.
Silent
