For me, I think I've only watched one new one.

Bombshell (1933) I really wanted to see a "scandalous" pre-code and this was recommended. I can imagine that it was a bit shocking 90+ years ago but no longer. I thought actually the story was interesting and found it rather modern in the ways we view and treat celebrities today. Worth a watch.

I’m a fan of slice of life type movies that showcase a point of time in someone’s life, a relationship, or culture.

Big fan of movies like About Elly, Twelve Angry Men, Ikiru.

I have the Criterion and Arrow video streaming services and like to pick random movies on there from time to time.

Any recommendations would be highly appreciated!

Something a bit different, but can you list both your favorite "Best Picture" winner and least favorite.

I struggled with this but came up with the following:

Favorite: The Apartment (1960)

Least Favorite: Gigi (1958)

I watched one, but it was a doozy.

Woman in the Dunes (1964)

Wow, amazing, strange, compelling, thrilling. I won't give any spoilers, just watch it.

I watched one new one:

Come Drink with Me (1966)

Holy cow, this was such an amazing film. I have watched A LOT of Shaw Brothers movies but from the 70s/80s. This film however was not only a classic but also felt refreshing and ahead of its time. Highly recommended!

Sorry, I was away for awhile but I'm back.

I watched a movie that made me mad:

Woman of the Year (1942)

I love director George Stevens and the film is decent enough, though a bit boring. My problem is the ending, a true "sign of the times" but certainly is extremely outdated which kinda ruined the whole movie for me.

As per usual, I watched at least one new classic:

The Thief of Baghdad (1940)

Technically and visually stellar for the time (and still somewhat so in 2024). Acting and subtle racism not so good...

I'm a day late, but here we are.

This week, I watched two innovative musicals:

Love Me Tonight (1932)

Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald star in this whimsical musical. I LOVED the style and innovation in this one, gotta watch it! Highly recommended film.

The Merry Widow (1934)

Same pair as above, and similar in style but I didn't like it as much. You can see it's more of an Astaire-Rogers affair, which is fine but not as innovative as Love Me Tonight.

For me, I watched two great ones:

Out of the Past (1947)

• Uber-classic film noir, well-acted and intriguing.

The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)

• The first in many follow-up films, very amazing. I liken it to 1982's Conan the Barbarian in that it's more about showing rather than telling which I prefer. I'm looking forward to watching subsequent films in the long series.