With the baseball season not even a week old, I decided to celebrate the sport I love by changing plans and doing a Phenomenal 5 on baseball movies. At first I thought this was an easy, easy assignment. But before long I had more movies on my short list than I expected. So needless to … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Maltese Falcon” (1941)
A good argument could be made that The Maltese Falcon is Humphrey Bogart’s best film. It’s a movie that seems to get better each time I watch it and has earned its recognition as a film noir classic. It’s also a film featuring two notable firsts. This was Sydney Greenstreet’s first feature film and it was … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Easy Rider” (1969)
I fully understand that the 1969 motorcycle road film “Easy Rider” is considered a motion picture classic. I also understand that the movie introduced a new style of filmmaking that had a great impact on the industry. But while so many film critics and movie fans hold “Easy Rider” in high regard, I found it to … Continue reading
REVIEW: “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
No one does off-the-wall, quirky comedy like Joel and Ethan Coen and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” is another example of that. The brothers have written and directed a wide variety of movies including crime dramas, gangster pictures, and even a remake of a John Wayne western classic. But the Coens always find their way back to … Continue reading
7×7 LINK AWARD
A big thanks to Kristen at All Eyes on Screen for nominating Keith & the Movies for the 7×7 Link Award. It’s a chance to share with others the blogs that you really enjoy while also sharing a little about yourself. It’s an honor for me to even be considered by anyone. I’ve been writing … Continue reading
“SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN” – 4 STARS
It may have the strangest title of any movie you will see in theaters this year. “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” is a British romantic comedy that doesn’t shy away from the absurdity of its title. It’s a story about faith and believing you can accomplish something regardless of how preposterous it may sound. But … Continue reading
