“Anatomy of a Fall” (2023)
“Anatomy of a Fall” is a taut legal drama and an engrossing character study that is one of the finest films of the 2020s.
“Swing Time” (1936)
“Swing Time” is probably the best of the Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers collaborations, with some of the most beautiful dance numbers ever put to film.
“The New Sounds” – Miles Davis
Miles Davis’ debut LP “The New Sounds” (released in 1951) is a standout album of early bebop.
“King Cole at the Piano” – Nat King Cole
Released in 1950, “Nat King Cole at the Piano” is a nice and relaxing jazz album that showcases his underrated instrumental abilities.
“Ran” (1985)
Akira Kurosawa’s “Ran” is an unforgettable epic that shows warfare in all its impressive violence. It’s one of his best films, and one of the best of all Japanese films.
The Top 10 Music Artists of the 1940s
The Top 10 Music Artists of the 1940s, including Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Hank Williams and Ella Fitzgerald.
“Ed Wood” (1994)
Shot in lush black-and-white, “Ed Wood” is director Tim Burton’s funniest, warmest and most personal artistic vision.
“Atlantis: The Lost Empire” (2001)
Disney’s animated “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” features eye-catching animation, but the storyline leaves much to be desired.
“The Lady Vanishes” (1938)
“The Lady Vanishes” is one of the best films from director Alfred Hitchcock’s British era – a perfect blend of mystery, romance and comedy.
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007)
“The Order of the Phoenix” film adaptation is very much like the book it is based on: a transitional, somewhat tedious, semi-rewarding chapter that lacks the standalone value of previous installments.
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005)
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” includes a little bit of everything: drama, mystery, comedy, romance, action, etc. It’s one of the best installments of the series.
“Salem’s Lot” (1979)
As far as made-for-TV movies go, the 1979 adaptation of Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot” is an entertaining and compelling watch.