The Stars Look Down (1940) **

Mostly dull kitchen sink melodrama about pre-war Scottish miners saved by a gutsy finish.

The Sleeping Cardinal (1931) **

Worthy Holmes mystery is well written and stylishly filmed (for the time). Mr. Wontner sets a high bar for future Sherlocks.

Nightmare (1956) **

Preposterous blackout noir is watchable thanks to Eddie G.

An Englishman Abroad (1983) **

Well played two hander, sort of a sequel to Blunt. Strong script.

Ladybug Ladybug (1963) **

Efficient anti-nuke flick touches almost all the bases in less than 90 minutes, with maybe just a tad too heavy of a hand. Good work by the mostly kiddie cast.

Blunt (1987) **

Spy v. spy chamber drama shines whenever Sir Anthony shows up. Otherwise fairly pedestrian quality Brit flick.

Down by Law (1986) ****

Superbly photographed and directed buddy pic with a trio of stellar performances. Goes from artsy to fine art.

The Night Heaven Fell (1958) ***

Unusual French flick sticks to the Hollywood formula with Steve Boyd and Brigitte as doomed lovers on the run through some gorgeous Spanish countryside. Well shot in CinemaScope (which means no extreme close-ups) and briskly paced. Touching finale.

Eyes Without a Face (1960) ***

French shocker goes there and has several iconic scenes. Well made, very creepy.