Archive for Film Review
The Really Quite Difficult James Caan Movie Still Quiz
Anyone whose read much of my stuff for long knows I’m a big fan of James Caan.Although justly well known for his star-making role in The Godfather, Caan has proven, during his almost half century in the business that his talent is matched only by his versatility. From dramas to comedies to musicals, Caan’s ability [...]
The Movie Stills Quiz : 1960s Part Two
Happy new year, had a few requests to keep these quizzes going so here goes with another batch of 1960s movies. Not too hard, most of them. Good luck! Just put your answers in the comments box. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. [...]
Who Composed this?
A lot of movie composers work within a comfort zone, with immediately recognisable motifs and phrasing. But some work outside that zone occasionally. See if you can identify this ONE composer from two different tracks, demonstrating a varied style slightly outside his usual sound. Mystery Track 1 Mystery Track 2
The Paul Newman Quiz
The last of these picture quizzes for a while. Here’s one dedicated to Paul Newman. This should stretch some of you who have found the last few a bit too easy! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
The James Coburn Quiz
As I’m writing a book on James Coburn to be released late next year, I thought I’d dedicate a quiz to James Harrison Coburn, Jr himself. 21 films here, from 1959 to 2001. Some very easy, some will be a little harder, all great movies. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. [...]
The Great End-of-the-Year Name-That-Movie Quiz Part 3: The 1950s
Well, stumped a few of you with the 60s and 70s, see how you do with the 50s. I don’t think these are hard at all, so in some cases I’ve chosen offbeat stills to spice things up. Good luck. Karen Krizanovich, just sit down. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. [...]
The Great End-of-the-Year Name-That-Movie Quiz Part 2 : the 1970s
Well, the 1960s didn’t prove too hard, and I suspect this little lot won’t prove too difficult for some of you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
The Great End-of-the-Year Name-That-Movie Quiz Part 1: the 1960s
Just a bit of fun, simply name that movie. Some are easy, some…not so much. Between now and New Years Eve I’ll upload another batch form the 1970s, and if I’ve time, a batch from the 1950s.
Art Vs Commerce: The Norman Jewison Affair
Until the late 1970s and the advent of video recorders for a mass market, only film critics or the dedicated cineaste would take the trouble to examine the arc of a career in film. Once a film, even a highly successful one, had spent its time on release it would disappear, or circulate again years [...]
Flashback 7 : The Hill (1965)
In my opinion, Sean Connery has given his best performances under the direction of Sidney Lumet. Certainly my two favourite Connery films are The Offence (1972) a searing account of the coruscating relationship between a career cop and his suspect, and The Hill. The Hill could never be made today in the manner it was [...]
