My Week In Film March 18-26

1. Lean On Me (1989)

Rating: 4/5

Really, really enjoyed this. One of Morgan Freeman's best performances.

2. My Sister's Keeper (2009)

Rating: 3/5

It would be 3.5 if not for Cameron Diaz.

3. Casablanca (1942). Re-watch

Went to the TCM screening last week. Amazing.

4. Portrait of Jennie (1948)

Rating: 4.5/5

This is a must see if you like The Picture of Dorian Gray and Gaslight.

5. The Hunger Games (2012)

Review coming soon!

Another Blog Update + My Week In Film March 11-17

In my last post I said that I would be making some changes to my blog, which would probably mean changing the title. Most of you thought I should still keep "Forever Classics", however, I've thought about just making it "Forever Films", since there wouldn't be a huge difference. I haven't made a definite decision yet.

The films I watched last week:

1. The Razor's Edge (1946)

Rating: 3.7/5

I can see why so many people like this film, but I was expecting more from it.

2. You've Got Mail (1998)

Rating: 5/5

I loved it. Don't judge.

3. Notting Hill (1999)

Rating: 2/5
Overrated, in my opinion.

4. Week-End at the Waldorf (1945)

Rating: 4/5
Fun romantic comedy. I'd probably watch it again.

5. The Grapes of Wrath (1940). Re-watch

One of my all-time favorites. Henry Fonda is the best.

That's all for this week. Please bear with me while I work on blog changes. Also, I'm seeing Casablanca on the big screen tomorrow, so fingers-crossed that I get a chance to write about it.

My Week(s) In Film: February 26-March 10

The films I've watched during the past two weeks:

1. E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial (1982). Re-watch

Can we get this on Blu-Ray already?

2. Rocky III (1982)

Rating: 4/5

I've yet to be disappointed by any of the Rocky sequels (but I haven't gotten to Rocky V yet).

3. Rocky IV (1985)

Rating: 4/5

This soundtrack is the best workout playlist ever.

4. Dragon Seed (1944)

Rating: 1.5/5

Not even Kate Hepburn can save this.

5. Lady and the Tramp (1955). Re-watch

My second favorite Disney film, behind Beauty and the Beast.

6. The Temptress (1926)

Rating: 3/5

Garbo's performance is decent, but I doubt this is something I'd watch again.

7. Grease (1978). Re-watch

Watched it twice last week. Possibly one of my top 20.

8. The Queen (2006)

Rating: 3.8/5

Helen Mirren was amazing, but I found myself getting bored with the plot.

My Week In Film: February 19-25

Week 2 of MWIF. This time I managed to work in three new-to-me films, along with two re-watches.

1. Elmer Gantry (1960)

Rating:4/5

Quite possibly Lancaster's best performance.

2. Sleepless In Seattle (1993)

Rating: 5/5

My new guilty pleasure.

3. The Lion King (1994). Re-watch

First time watching this in years. I fell in love with it all over again.

4. The African Queen (1951). Re-watch

I think everyone already knows how much I love this one. I've probably seen it around 20-30 times now and it never gets old.

5. The Artist (2011)

Rating: 5/5

As much as I loved Midnight In Paris, I'll be upset if this doesn't win Best Picture tonight.

That's it for this week. I should be back Wednesday with an Oscar-related post that I'm pretty excited about, so stay tuned!

My Week In Film: February 11-18

I received positive feedback last week when I asked if I should start doing MWIF posts in place of reviews, so thank you all for commenting. I only had a chance to watch five films last week, but I enjoyed everything I saw.

1: Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Rating: 4/5

Definitely not my favorite Spielberg film, but Hanks and DiCaprio are great.

2. The Hard Way (1943)

Rating: 4.5/5

I was surprised by how much I liked this film. Ida Lupino's best performance, in my opinion.

3. The Long, Hot Summer (1958)

Rating: 3.8/5

I thought Newman and Woodward had great chemistry, but the plot wasn't anything special, in my opinion.

4. Say Anything... (1989)

Rating: 5/5

My favorite of the films I saw last week. This is a quintessential film for anyone who loves the 80's as much as I do.

5. La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast, 1946)

Rating: 4/5

Nothing will top the Disney adaption, but this is a wonderful film. The black-and-white cinematography is beautiful. 

That's it for MWIF week 1. Expect week 2 next Sunday!