The Invisible Man (1934) Director: James Whale "An invisible man can rule the world. Nobody will see him come, nobody will see him go. He can hear every secret. He can rob, and wreck, and kill!" ★★★★☆ The Invisible Man is a surprisingly well-made and enjoyable film. It was based on H.G. Wells's 1897 novel … Continue reading The Invisible Man
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Trouble In Paradise
Trouble In Paradise (1932) Director: Ernst Lubistch ★★★☆☆ Trouble In Paradise is a fun and well-crafted film by Ernst Lubitsch. It is a departure from the typical hero story -it is a strange experience for the audience to be rooting for two thieving pickpockets, but nevertheless the film is charming and worth watching for lovers of … Continue reading Trouble In Paradise
Vampyr
Vampyr (1932) Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer ★★★★☆ In German the film was called Vampyr – Der Traum des Allan Gray, or "Vampyr: The Dream of Allan Gray." It was funded by Nicolas de Gunzburg, who also starred in the film under a pseudonym, and the script was based on J. Sheridan Le Fanu's In A Glass … Continue reading Vampyr
The Big Parade
The Big Parade (1925) Director: King Vidor ★★★★☆ The Big Parade is the seminal war movie. It set the precedent for all future war films. Unlike its offspring All Quiet on the Western Front, the Big Parade was not an explicitly anti-war film. It tells the story of three young men in America in 1917 on the eve … Continue reading The Big Parade
It’s A Gift
It's A Gift (1934) Director: Norman McLeod ★★★★☆ It's A Gift is a lesser known short classic starring W.C. Fields. It tells the story of the everyman struggling against his domestic circumstances -a nagging wife, disrespectful children, and a failing business. He is clumsy, crude, and all-around unlucky. He inherits some money, which he uses … Continue reading It’s A Gift
Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life (1934) Director: John M. Stahl ★★★☆☆ I had first seen Imitation of Life in a class in college, mainly to spark a dialogue on racism, as is common in college classes. However, mining old movies to make superficial criticisms about racist tropes or gender stereotypes is both easy and boring. I am … Continue reading Imitation of Life
