Jean Hagen

Singin’ in the Rain Review

Singin’ in the Rain Review

RATING: (4 STARS) When I watched My Fair Lady for the first time a few weeks ago, I was forced to ask myself a difficult question: “Is this film better than Singin’ in the Rain?” For as long as I’ve been watching movies, I’ve adored Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly’s musical send-up of the silent […]

The Asphalt Jungle Review

The Asphalt Jungle Review

RATING: (3 STARS) It’s hard to believe it took until 1950 to tell a crime story from the point of view of the criminals. John Huston’s “The Asphalt Jungle” did just that and opened up the door for later films like “Reservoir Dogs” and the “Ocean’s” films. The film goes on too long, which prevents […]