The Face Behind the Mask (1941) **

Pete Lorre is marvelous in this wildly preposterous melo. Quick pace helps.

Onibaba (1964) ***

Boffo ending elevates this fable of human desires.

Psycho II (1983) **

Prime Meg Tilly is the star here despite Tony Perkins' mugging. Fun to see the old sets back in action.

L'Eclisse (1962) **

If you have to attend a film class in order to understand a film that film has failed. Still, I could watch Mlle. Vitti and M. Delon walk around Rome's construction sites all day. Some beautiful images.

Separate Tables (1983) ***

Enjoyable Brit version of the stasge play emphasizes acting over star power.

Romeo and Juliet (1954) ***

Beautifully produced and the cast is good. It's a little too faithful to the play and could have used some trimming. Well composed, interesting shots for the most part, many with the actors turned away from the camera as they speak.

The Maltese Falcon (1941) ****

Classic noir, superbly made.