Classics Review: 3 Godfathers

In 1913, author, Peter B. Kyne published a short story titled, “The Three Godfathers.” After their fellow bank robber is shot and killed, three remaining survivors escape in the wilderness to evade the law. One day, the trio stumble upon a woman in a wagon who’s about to deliver a baby. After the woman dies […]

Classics Review: How the West Was Won

Epic films in the 1960s were a trend throughout the entire decade. Notable ones from 1960-1969 such as “Spartacus,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World,” “My Fair Lady,” “Doctor Zhivago,” “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” “The Dirty Dozen,” “Once Upon a Time in the West” & “The Wild Bunch.” […]

Classics Review: Sands of Iwo Jima

“Sands of Iwo Jima” was officially released in 1949 (same year Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner were introduced) four years after World War II ended. It received positive reviews and made money at the box office. John Wayne was nominated for an Oscar for “Best Actor.” He eventually earned it for “True Grit.” Although […]

Classics Reviews: Rio Bravo

Alright folks, it’s time for a Classics themed review. After complaining about Gary Cooper’s “High Noon” (I haven’t seen it) as “un-American,” John Wayne & Howard Hawks team up to make a western about sheriff teaming up with a drunk, an old deputy and a youngster to defend a small town from bad guys the […]

Classics Review: Red River

“Red River” was officially released in 1948. It earned good reviews from critics and movie goers alike. As well as making enough money at the box office. The Criterion Collection digitally restored Red River on DVD/Blu-Ray as spine number 709. Which film in The Criterion Collection should I review next? Please leave a comment and […]

Classics Review: The High and the Mighty

“The High and the Mighty” was officially released in 1954. (same year On the Waterfront came out) It received positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, it made enough revenue at the box office. The High and The Mighty won an Oscar for “Best Original Score.” The High and the […]