The Jazz Singer
Famed for its technological breakthrough, not for its quality.
The Lady Eve
A fun subversion of the screwball comedy but not the top shelf rom-com its reputation would have you believe.
8½
Above all else, a filmmaker’s film.
Empire of the Sun
Despite being set during a uniquely interesting time and place in history, this coming of age tale is boring, long winded, and fairly unrewarding.
Daddy Long Legs
An OK picture that, while still narratively driven, serves as more of a dance showcase than a traditional movie musical.
Being There
This Hal Ashby classic is, for my money, not nearly as clever as it, or other critics, seem to think it is.
Hustle
While it isn’t likely to snag any Oscars or climb the ranks of any all time great sports movie lists, this love letter to basketball is well worth a watch.
Margin Call
This toothless financial thriller takes several hours to say nothing.
Pillow Talk
This romantic comedy classic has aged somewhat poorly; while the comedy still works, the romance has lost a lot of its luster.
Goldfinger
The most iconic and influential of the Connery era Bond movies, in ways both good and bad.
City Lights
Consistently OK reads as surprisingly underwhelming when it is this critically adored titan of the silent era.
Gunpowder Milkshake
Not just disappointingly derivative and unnecessarily gory, but also poorly written and haphazardly executed.