The Lodger (1927)*** – Retro Movie Review by Michael E

The Lodger: A strange man (Novello) enters and effects the lives of others. Is Ivor Novello a murderer? The Lodger (1927) *** StarsRuntime: 68 minutesRated: UnratedDirector: Alfred Hitchcock One can probably say that Alfred Hitchcock is my favorite director. How can he not be? From classic movies like “Psycho,” “Vertigo,” or my favorite, “Rear Window,”…

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Elysium ** – Movie Review by Michael E

Elysium: Looking to unite two worlds, one man will make this happen despite the odds.The rich (Jodie Foster) vs. The poor (Matt Damon) square off Elysium (2013) – Michael E’s Review: ** StarsRuntime: 109 minutesRated: RDirector: Neill Blomkamp I became a fan of Neill Blomkamp’s since his 2009 smash “District 9.” I was eagerly anticipating…

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We’re the Millers *** Movie Review by Michael E

<p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> We’re The Millers: Who knew drug smuggling could be so much fun?Review by Michael E <p< < p=””> </p< <> We’re the Millers: A bunch of losers (Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston), marijuana, guns and bad guys make for a very funny movie. <p< < p=””> </p< <> We’re the Millers (2013)- Michael E’s Review: ***…

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Lovelace – Movie Review by Michael E **

<p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> </p< <> Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard in the strangest marriage of them all. <p< < p=””> </p< <> Lovelace: Pushed into a career she never wanted, Linda Boreman becomes Linda Lovelace and becomes a star. <p< < p=””> </p< <> Lovelace (2013)- Michael E’s Rating: ** stars: Not worth the viewing.Runtime: 93 minutesRated: RDirector: Rob…

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Way for a Sailor (1930) – Retro Movie Reviews by Michael E *

<p< < p=””> </p< <> Love can come in different ways. <p< < p=””> </p< <> Way for a Sailor: A British seaman (John Gilbert) falls in love with a shipping clerk (Leila Hyams). <p< < p=””> </p< <> Way for a Sailor (1930)- Michael’s rating: * starRuntime: 85 minutesRated: No RatingDirector: Sam Wood (uncredited) <p< < p=””> </p< <> Watching John Gilbert…

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The Fugitive (1947) – Retro Movie Reviews by Michael E *1/2

<p< < p=””> The Fugitive: A priest is on the run when authorities denounce Christianity.Review by Michael E. <p< < p=””> <p< < p=””> </p< <></p< <> <p< < p=””> The Fugitive (1947)- Michael E’s Rating: *1/2(see rating system below) Run Time: 104 minutesRated: NoneDirector: John Ford <p< < p=””> </p< <> <p< < p=””> I am a fan of John Ford movies. From…

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White House Down – Movie Reviews by Michael E ***

White House Down: John Cale and his daughter, Emily are taking a tour of the White House when unexpected events have him protecting the President of the United States.Review by Michael E. White House Down (2013) Michael E’s Rating: ***(see rating system below)Run Time: 131 minutesRated: PG-13Director: Roland Emmerich <p< < p=””> I unapologetically love action…

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World War Z – Movie Reviews by Michael E ****

World War Z: Humanity is at risk as it’s being overrun by a zombie apocalypse. One man, Gerry Lane, has to travel the globe and find a cure for this terrible crisis.Review by Michael E. World War Z (2013) Michael E’s Rating: ****(see rating system below)Run Time: 116 minutesRated: PG-13Director: Marc Forster Ever since George…

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