I'm still evaluating if I want to do these posts, but until I decide I should just get on with it.
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
I had heard this version was superior to the classic original, but I was surprised how much better. It is an impressively smart, well acted, and engaging film. Perhaps the best heist film I've ever seen. AMRU 4.5.
The Hangover (2009)
Still pretty funny but the humor didn’t hold up to a second viewing as well as I hoped.
Blue Velvet (1986)
I had only seen two films by David Lynch, Eraserhead and the misguided Dune. Blue Velvet was, well, weird. Lynch is among the most original filmmakers of all time. I'll pick off his filmography over time.
Double Indemnity (1944)
I’m a sucker for Billy Wilder dialog, even when it's corny to capacity. I will never tire of his top five films.
Bob le Flambeur (1956)
Slower burn than how I remember, but still fascinating. And it's good to see a classic film that isn't handcuffed to the production code. Another great heist film.
Only five non-blog films this quarter? I almost included another until I realized it fits my date restriction, just barely. See a trend yet?
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