Pasternack on the Past: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” a 1964 French film, is one of the most innovative and beloved musicals ever made. Damien Chazelle has cited it as a primary influence on his hit musical “La La Land.”
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“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” a 1964 French film, is one of the most innovative and beloved musicals ever made. Damien Chazelle has cited it as a primary influence on his hit musical “La La Land.”
“Rope” is one of Alfred Hitchcock’s lesser known films. It is mostly only remembered for being Hitchcock’s first color film and for using many long, elaborately choreographed shots. But this tightly structured and well-acted film remains more than just something for movie lovers to know for trivia night.
Grade A+
“Rules Don’t Apply” is a charming and peculiar film.
Nearly every element of “Chinatown” is exceptional.
“Born Yesterday” is a relevant and excellent American comedy about politics. It’s hilarious and has an idealism about the power of education that is heartwarming.
“The Great McGinty” is a classic American comedy about politics that was released in 1940. It kicked off the career of writer-director Preston Sturges as a distinctive and hilarious filmmaker.
“Rosemary’s Baby” is a great Halloween film.
“Psycho” retains most of its power to scare after 56 years.
Grade: A-
“Arsenic and Old Lace” is a little like a pumpkin spice latte. It will give you more energy and has a distinctly autumnal taste. This movie is a hilarious black comedy that manages to be a little scary and plenty spooky. Its mixture of laughs and creepiness makes it a perfect movie for the start of October.
“Mary Poppins” is one of my favorite films to revisit as I get older.
“A Face in the Crowd” is more relevant now than ever before.
Every pop culture fan is bothered by at least one Emmy decision.
“Blazing Saddles” is a madcap comedy classic. The high joke density and sheer audacity make it one of Mel Brooks’ most memorable films. It also features a wonderful performance from the late Gene Wilder.
There was always something special about Gene Wilder. You could see that in every second he was onscreen in any film. “Bonnie and Clyde” and “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” have nothing in common, except that they both made you love Wilder.
“Double Indemnity” is one of the most memorable thrillers of the 1940s. It furthered some of the film noir elements of “The Maltese Falcon” while establishing some of its own. It is the type of film where every aspect of the production is excellent.
Fans have been waiting for Frank Ocean’s second album since 2012. “Blonde” rewards both those fans and new listeners. It proves that there is only one thing Ocean can’t do: disappoint.
“National Lampoon’s Animal House” is an iconic comedy about college life. It has plenty of good jokes and an appealingly anarchic sense of humor. Parts of it are dated, but the strongest parts of it remain classic.
A-