
FATHER GOOSE (1964)
It's fluff, silly box-office fodder but it's quite possibly one of the most charming films ever made; it should be treasured. In the...
I love classic cinema i.e. films that were released under the Hays Code (1934-1968). I know that sounds like such a hipster thing to say but I mean it genuinely. My theory is that if it's managed to stand the test of time then there's a reason for it. Plus, there's a certain comfort in watching something that fell under the Hay's Code. I particularly like Hitchcock (who doesn't?), I've seen all his films except the silent ones. I also really like Tarantino, black comedies, mockumentaries and musicals. Here are my favourite films:
I love a project but this one has it's ups and downs, believe me. The aim is to watch every single Best Picture winner at the Oscar's Academy Awards from 1927 (yes, I'm including Sunrise) to present day. Sounds easy, perhaps? But let me tell you, some of these films are a SLOG - though not always the ones you'd expect. I've had some wonderful surprises and some bitter disappointments. Each film is rated out of 10 and there's a short review tagline - just hover over the picture.
Unexpectedly brilliant. Was on the edge of my seat by the end of it. Loved it. 9/10
Too long but not terrible. A little cheesy. Ending was frustrating and predictable. 5/10
Terrible. Way too long. Boring. Poor acting. Irritating plot. A struggle to get through. 2/10
Alright. Liked some parts. Nothing special. Production values weren't great. 6/10
Good. I like this type of thing. Enjoyed it. Some iconic lines. Good cast of characters. 7/10
A bit of a disappointment. Very bleak and very choppy. Bit of a misery fest. 6/10
Funny and very enjoyable. Great on screen chemistry and some iconic moments. 8/10
Torture on screen, torture to watch. One of the most unbearable movies I've seen. Awful. 1/10
The music is almost unlistenable. Impressively lavish but it's WAY too long...and very boring. 3/10
Very interesting but frustrating to watch at times. Took too many liberties with the timeline. 6/10
A lot of fun with a lot of heart. Very enjoyable. Loved the court scene. Would watch again. 8/10
Epic. Very well done. Scarlett's a great character. It's a little 'of it's time' in places 9/10
A masterpiece. Joan Fontaine is absolutely perfect for this role. Better than the book. 10/10
Gosh, that was bleak! The most Irish Welsh village I've ever heard. Too much singing. 4/10
Full of charm, suspense and tragedy. Good balance of joy/sadness. Greer Garson was great. 9/10
A absolute classic. Some iconic lines. Tight script. Well acted with beautiful cinematography. 9/10
Not bad but kinda basic, predictable and schmaltzy. How did this beat Double Indemnity?! 5/10
A chilling tale of alcoholism. Well told, well acted and well filmed but it's a tough watch. 7/10
Solid movie. Telling the other side of things. Very well done but not sure I'd watch it again. 7/10
Thought-provoking, interesting. Some major problems with this film but it's still well made. 7/10
I get one veto and this is it.
Fast-paced. A lot happened and very succinctly. Not my usual thing but very good. 8/10
Exquisitely written. Exceptional performances. An absolute classic. One of my favourite films. 10/10
Awful fluff. Egotistical drawn-out nonsense. Almost zero plot. A cacophony of terrible music. So boring. 3/10
An impressive spectacle but a plotless melodrama. Too long but not as terrible as people say. 6/10
Typical Oscar fare. A horribly tough watch but it's very well made. Not my type of thing sadly. 7/10
Oof this is grim. Well acted and I get why it won but it's full of cliches now. Satisfying ending. 8/10
Awh, this was full of charm. Wish it had more meat to the ending. Very enjoyable though. 8/10
Alec Guinness is the villain of this film. Infuriating. I can't even talk about it. 4/10
One of the most stressful films I've ever seen. Certainly thrilling. Well-made. Tough to watch. 8/10