Blu-ray Review: The Thin Man
The Thin Man is based on mystery writer Dashiell Hammett’s celebrated novel, but the mystery isn’t all that important, nor is it the reason for the film’s enduring appeal. Instead, it’s the relationship between Nick (William Powell, To Be Or Not to Be) and Nora Charles (Myrna Loy, Midnight Lace) which depicted a new kind […]
Ace in the Hole (Criterion Collection) (Blu-ray)
Just a year after scandalizing Hollywood with the classic Sunset Boulevard, Billy Wilder added to his reputation as a director interested in exposing the darker side of life with Ace in the Hole. This marked the first time Wilder was credited as a writer, producer, and director; Ace in the Hole was his first film […]