The Italian Job (1969)

opinion: The classic chase with the Mini Coopers in Torino; Michael Cane is the mastermind of the crime: Charlie. This is the first film I saw after upgrading to the new Plex ver 9 (2010). I just viewed the remake for 2 weeks ago.; rating: 4,0 of 5; when latest: December 3rd, 2010; where: Lagos, Nigeria quotes: “…Just remember … Continue reading The Italian Job (1969)

Night Editor (1946)

"Night Editor" was based on the already existing radio program in which a newspaper editor would recount the 'inside story' of some bit newspaper story, and later became a television series: This time, a night editor of a newspaper is telling a story to a young reporter, who is neglecting his job and wife and beginning to drink too much. The story begins as a police detective, although devoted to his wife and young son, has entered into an affair with a society girl, also married, and while they are parked out in the boonies on a lonely road, they witness a murder. The detective, because of the circumstances of being where he is for the reason he is there, does not attempt to catch the killer and does not report the crime. He is later assigned the case and soon realizes that an innocent man is about to take the blame, and the only way he can clear him is to arrest the killer and become a witness against him. The story-teller also has a vested interest in the old case.

The Big Steal (1949)

Jane and Duke (alias Capt. Blake) accidently meet in Vera Cruz while chasing flim-flam man Fiske. Soon the local Inspector General (El Gato) is involved. Fiske races across Mexico, pursued by Jane and Duke, trailed by the real Capt. Blake. The crafty Inspector General is waiting for them in Tihuacan but they all give him the slip, just in time for the climactic finale. Very tight script and pacing.

Detour (1945)

opinion: "That's life. Whichever way you turn, Fate sticks out a foot to trip you"... Al is in big and deep troubles due to his own bad judgements. He is not a bad guy, only a weak soul looking for some love... but off course with wrong woman. Despite his efforts (??) he can not escape the … Continue reading Detour (1945)

M (1931)

In Germany, Hans Beckert is an unknown killer of girls. He whistles Edvard Grieg's 'In The Hall of the Mountain King', from the 'Peer Gynt' Suite I Op. 46 while attracting the little girls for death. The police force pressed by the Minister give its best effort trying unsuccessfully to arrest the serial killer. The organized crime has great losses due to the intense search and siege of the police and decides to chase the murderer, with the support of the beggars association. They catch Hans and briefly judge him.