Title: The Time Machine Author: H. G. Wells Published: 1895 I've never read this book before now. And I'm a little disappointed in myself for that fact. After all, I find the subject of time travel to be a fascinating idea. This is obvious because so many of my favorite movies and TV shows deal … Continue reading The Time Machine
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AFI #80 – The Apartment
The Apartment 1960 Directed by Billy Wilder Netflix says: C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) has his future mapped out--all he needs to do is cozy up to the top feeders in the corporate food chain. But his fast track to the executive suite gets short-circuited when he falls for one of the bosses' girlfriends. The Apartment … Continue reading AFI #80 – The Apartment
AFI #88 – Bringing Up Baby
Bringing Up Baby 1938 Directed by Howard Hawks Netflix says... Love runs wild for a hapless scientist and an unstoppable heiress in Howard Hawks' classic screwball comedy that ranks high on the American Film Institute's list of the funniest Hollywood films ever made. With her eye on paleontologist David (Cary Grant), heiress Susan (Katharine Hepburn) … Continue reading AFI #88 – Bringing Up Baby
AFI #90 – Swing Time
Swing Time 1936 Directed by George Stevens Netflix says... In this classic musical, Fred Astaire plays Lucky, a gambler who misses his wedding to a young socialite and must come up with $25,000 for another chance with her. But after meeting lovely dance instructor Penny (Ginger Rogers), he forgets about his old flame. Often cited … Continue reading AFI #90 – Swing Time
AFI #98 – Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandee 1942 Directed by Michael Curtiz Netflix says: James Cagney won the Best Actor Oscar for his lively portrayal of "Mr. Broadway," George M. Cohan, in this lavish screen biography that highlights Cagney in some of his finest song-and-dance routines. Cohan, a playwright, entertainer, composer and patriot, made his mark on the vaudeville … Continue reading AFI #98 – Yankee Doodle Dandy
The Confusing Middle 