For years I was always curious to why "Singin in the Rain" was ranked so high on best of film lists. My mother has for years proclaimed it to be her favorite film and thanks in part to a musical film kick I've been on because of my girlfriend, I decided to watch it. Well, I'm quite glad I did and I understand now why it is so popular. Singin in the Rain is a dazzling film with an enriching…

No film has ever dumbfounded me upon an initial viewing like "Night of the Hunter." Whilst I sat among a class of film students, this film, the only film directed by Charles Laughton, captured my interest with a sense of awe that only a handful of other films have done. It's almost a travesty to know that this film was not only commercially unsuccessful, but critically panned upon release in 1955.

Years later it has been heralded as a classic…

Okay, confession time: Not only had I not seen The Usual Suspects until recently, I also knew already who Kaiser Soze was, spoiled by my own undying will to be spoiled. That being said, The Usual Suspects is a thrilling caper that keeps you guessing regardless. Well writter, brilliantly cast, and perfectly acted by the ensemble of players that Bryan Singer collected, its a rare gem by todays standards. The big reveal is hotly anticipated and the race to get…