Classic Movie Reviews

Episode 17 - Frankenstein

"It's Alive!" Yes, it is and it's out to get you Doctor Frankenstein. Bob and I have some fun walking through our favorite scenes and some of our not so favorite scenes. We discuss the influence this movie had on "Young Frankenstein" and it turns out that "Young Frankenstein" had a pretty big influence on us because we inadvertently call the lab assistance Igor throughout the entire review when in fact his name was Fritz. Oh well. Igor has a nice ring to it. Universal must have thought so too. T...

Episode 16 - Brief Encounter

We travel back in time to an age of innocence, wait what? No, that must be a different movie. We do get to watch a touching love story unfold in the suburbs of London in the 1940's. There's only one problem. The lovers are already married! The drama, the awkward situations, the chatty train passengers! Not to mention the holier than though friend. There's a lot to like in "Brief Encounter" and it's easy to see why this movie is ranked among the top classic movies by the BFI. But do yourself a fa...

Episode 15 - Gentleman's Agreement - Part 2

We wrap up our epic review of Gentleman's Agreement as events come to a dramatic climax. Bob and I just keep heaping praise on the film. And we dive into the themes and see how it all plays out for Phil, Kathy, Tommy, Grandma, Dave and the rest. Next week we're watching "Brief Encounter" released in 1945 by Pinewood Studios.

Episode 14 - Gentleman's Agreement - Part 1

Prepare yourself for an epic review of "Gentleman's Agreement" released in 1947 by Twentieth Century Fox. This is Part 1 and covers the first half of the movie. Part 2 will be released next week. Also prepare yourself for a fairly opinionated review that dives deep into the themes of the movie. This is one of our very favorite movies of all time and I think we do it justice. Next week stay tuned for Part 2 of "Gentleman's Agreement" and in two weeks we watch "Brief Encounter" at the suggestion o...

Episode 13 - Fantastic Voyage

We are magically transported into inner-space on a Fantastic Voyage in this episode of Classic Movie Reviews. Is it a B movie? Is it an A movie? Maybe a B+ movie? No matter what letter you give it, the movie is a lot of fun and we enjoy the trip.

Episode 12 - Blazing Saddles

We'll never think of eating beans around a camp fire the same way again! We hit the dusty trails to find out just why the saddles were blazing. And boy oh boy do we find out.

Episode 11 - South Pacific

It's a wild ride as we join the Navy and the Marines on Bali High in "South Pacific". Is it a love story? A war movie? A comedy? or maybe it's all just in our imaginations. We like it overall. Next time we head out west for "Blazing Saddles"!

Episode 10 - Witness To Murder

We watch helplessly as Barbara Stanwick gets steamrolled for being a "Witness To Murder" Bob and I agree, it's not one of our favorites, but it does have it's moments. Next week we travel to the "South Pacific". Join us won't you?

Episode 9 - The Grapes of Wrath - Part 2

Episode 8 - The Grapes of Wrath - Part 1

Bob and I get philosophical (and political) as we discuss the merits of John Ford's adaptation of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath." We talk for an hour and so we've decided to split this episode into two parts. This week we follow the Joad's to the border of California, right before their perilous desert night crossing. Next week, we'll find out what happens to them in California. Spoiler: it's not good.

Episode 7 - Twelve O'Clock High

We join the fighting 918th Bomb Group as they struggle to find out what it means to give a "maximum effort" during America's first daylight precision bombing runs of World War II. Next episode we review "Grapes of Wrath" which does not star Ricardo Montalban. That's a different wrathful movie.

Episode 6 - Creature From The Black Lagoon

We venture deep into the uncharted waters of the Amazon river to find the Creature From The Black Lagoon. We have lots of fun picking it apart and talking about the origins of the monster, science fiction versus horror, and more! Next episode we review the World War II classic "Twelve O'clock High".

Episode 5 - Young Frankenstein

Bob and I have the most fun we've had yet recording our review of "Young Frankenstein". There are so many good scenes, we have a hard time choosing our favorites. Next episode we review the Blu-Ray release of "Creature From The Black Lagoon"! I even watched it in glorious 3D!

Episode 4 - Double Indemnity - Part 2

Enjoy the double-crossing in part 2 of our review of "Double Indemnity"! Our review is almost as long as the movie itself. Next week... Young Frankenstein!

Episode 3 - Double Indemnity - Part 1

Enjoy the double-crossing in "Double Indemnity"!

Episode 2 - On The Town

Listen as we as we go "On The Town" in our second episode.

Episode 1 - Stagecoach

Listen as we fumble through our first episode!