Rio Bravo, 1959. Directed by Howard Hawks. Starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, John Russell, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, and Estelita Rodriguez. SYNOPSIS: Warner Bros.’ 100th anniversary celebration continues with their release of the classic 1959 western Rio Bravo. It looks and sounds great, of course, and it comes […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Columbia Classics Volume 4
Columbia Classics Volume 4 In the mood for love? Then check out Sony’s new Columbia Classics Volume 4, which explores the many methods of romance through the classic films His Girl Friday, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Kramer vs. Kramer, Starman, Sleepless in Seattle, and Punch-Drunk Love. All of the films have been remastered in […]
His Girl Friday with comedian and writer Deborah Frances-White | The Pick of the Flicks Podcast #65
On The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, a different guest drops in every week to chat about their favourite film. This week, multi-hyphenate comedian, Guilty Feminist podcaster and Say My Name screenwriter Deborah Frances-White comes along to pay tribute to screwball classic His Girl Friday… On this week’s episode of The Pick of the Flicks […]
Blu-ray Review – His Girl Friday (1940)
His Girl Friday, 1940. Directed by Howard Hawks. Starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, John Qualen, Helen Mack, and Alma Kruger. SYNOPSIS: A hard-boiled newspaper editor attempts to rekindle his ex-wife’s – and ex-star reporter’s – love for both himself and the world of newspaper journalism. His Girl Friday marks something of a turning […]
Blu-ray Review – Only Angels Have Wings (1939)
Only Angels Have Wings, 1939. Directed by Howard Hawks. Starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur and Rita Hayworth. SYNOPSIS: A small airline has a dangerous route, but Captain Geoff Carter has no choice but to send his team through the region. That’s until Bonnie Lee turns up and his world is turned upside down… Is […]
