1950s

Reviews of the best and worst films of the decade spanning from 1950 to 1959, including All About Eve, Singin’ in the Rain, North by Northwest, The Night of the Hunter, 12 Angry Men, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and Sunset Blvd.

The Bridge on the River Kwai Review

The Bridge on the River Kwai Review

RATING: (4 STARS) “The Bridge on the River Kwai” is a fascinating look at war, its rules, and the madness often required to follow them. What is the responsibility of a prisoner-of-war? Should he follow the orders of his captors and work to assist their cause? Or should he sabotage their efforts by any means […]

Sunset Blvd. Review

Sunset Blvd. Review

RATING: (3 STARS) Sunset Blvd. is a bold picture outlining the destructive nature of the film industry. Director Billy Wilder reportedly made a lot of enemies with this film, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s a film noir/character study/cautionary tale that doesn’t pull many punches. But the central performance by Gloria Swanson is […]

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