The Suspect (1944) **

Top notch cast in a tight, well directed noir that leans more toward character study. The great Henry Daniell shines in support.

Filming 'Othello' (1978) ***

80 minutes listening to Orson Welles is 80 minutes well spent.

The Bedroom Window (1987) **

For the first two thirds it's a well shot and well designed Hitchcock homage. Unfortunately it goes off the rails in that last third and that is where Hitch would have worked his magic.

Three in the Attic (1968) *

Nicely shot but this slice of late 60's pseudo counter culture doesn't hold up even as satire.

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) **

Heavy handed satire is lushly photographed, the leads are terrific and the script has some nifty dialogue and genuine laughs. That heavy hand becomes oppressive as the flick wears on however and ends up being insufferable.

The Misfits (1961) **

Star power to burn here but only Marilyn comes out shining. But I guess if you can buy Monty Clift and Clark Gable as cowboys, well then you'll get what you deserve.

Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time (2020) ***

An obsessive love affair from a brain surgeon's POV. Beautifully shot with a magnificent performance by Natasa Stork. Ambitious but doesn't quite get there.