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.

Cold Turkey (1971) ****

Possibly the best satire on film thanks to a nonpareil ensemble cast of comedy legends, character actors and non-actors, sharp as nails script and superb editing, production design, you name it. One of the greats.

Viy (1967) **

Superb visuals are the attraction in this well done Russian folk tale.

Night Shift (1982) **

Wildly uneven attempt at screwball succeeds only when Mike Keaton is on screen.