Category: Classic Corner

John Sturges’s 1960 Western – now streaming on Amazon Prime Video – is a masterfully crafted and perfectly cast blast of fireworks.

Jacques Tati’s delightful 1953 comedy is, in many ways, the perfect summer movie.

This late John Wayne vehicle is a mighty good Western – and a none-too-subtle commentary on his place in the cinema of its time.

The 1946 film noir classic, featuring iconic performances from John Garfield and Lana Turner, remains a sexy summer scorcher.

Vincente Minnelli’s 1960 classic isn’t just some lightweight, frothy musical comedy – and the complexities and neurosis of its heroine ring especially true at this strange moment.

George Cukor’s classic movie musical – now available on 4K disc and streaming on Netflix – is a stark reminder of how far the genre has fallen.

It’s the earliest Marx Brothers movie streaming as part of Criterion Channel’s new Marx program – and it tells us much about their longevity and appeal.

The 1947 holiday perennial, now streaming on Disney+, isn’t just feel-good fluff; it’s a (perhaps accidental) exploration of the tension between Christmas and commerce.