Better than the Oscars: 20-16

The following is from my series of Oscar Best Picture rankings, as well as my strongly worded suggestions for what should have won from among the nominees. For an introduction to the project, click here. For a way to vote on some Oscar-related ideas, click here. If I’ve written a review on any of the… Read More Better than the Oscars: 20-16

July 15, 2018July 15, 2018 Tim1 Comment

Mister Roberts (1955)

Dir. John Ford and Mervyn LeRoy. Starring Henry Fonda, William Powell, Jack Lemmon Roberts (Fonda) has just traded his chance to get into the war and away from the dyspeptic tyranny of his commanding officer, Morton (James Cagney). Roberts, a onetime medical student who volunteered for the war instead of finishing his degree, is an… Read More Mister Roberts (1955)

August 14, 2017September 25, 2017 Tim1 Comment

Seeing Things Secondhand

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Better than the Oscars: 20-16

Mister Roberts (1955)