“New Faces – New Sounds” – Kenny Drew
Bop pianist Kenny Drew’s 1953 debut LP, “New Faces – New Sounds,” showcases an impressive up-and-coming young talent.
“Austenland” (2013)
“Austenland” is only a few steps above a Hallmark made-for-TV movie, but it is still a semi-enjoyable way to spend 90 minutes.
“Cry of the Banshee” (1970)
“Cry of the Banshee” is a so-bad-it’s-good (but-it’s-still-really-really-bad) British folk-horror movie starring Vincent Price.
“The Age of Innocence” (1993)
With impeccable acting and gorgeously ornate details, “The Age of Innocence” is Martin Scorsese’s most beautiful film.
“Ace in the Hole” (1951)
Billy Wilder’s “Ace in the Hole” is a scathing takedown of corrupt journalism and self-serving humanity; a masterful film that is just as relevant today as when it was released in 1951.
“West Side Story” (1961)
Even if the storyline and social commentary seem dated, “West Side Story” possesses so much artistic style that it remains a musical classic.
“Chicago” (2002)
A dazzling song-and-dance spectacle, “Chicago” features great performances and grand visuals, although its Best Picture win is somewhat undeserved.
“Spirited Away” (2001)
Not only is Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” the greatest animated movie of all time, but it’s also the greatest fantasy movie of all time.
“The Phantom of the Opera” (1925)
Lon Chaney’s iconic titular performance in the 1925 silent horror film, “The Phantom of the Opera,” is one of the cinema’s scariest sights.
“The Producers” (2005)
Led by Nathan Lane’s great comedic performance, the 2005 movie adaptation of Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” musical is highly entertaining.
“The Phantom of the Opera” (2004)
The 2004 movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” musical is visually stunning, but the story becomes tiresome and repetitive thanks to its bloated runtime.
“The Damned” (1969)
Decadent and depraved, the rated-X Luchino Visconti epic “The Damned” is a beautifully dark look into 1930s Nazi Germany.