5 of 5?  yawn.

astonished that Blue Velvet is ever mentioned. After 20 (30?) some odd years……I'd think it would be universally recognized as a dud.

astonished that Blue Velvet is ever mentioned. After 20 (30?) some odd years……I'd think it would be universally recognized as a dud.

I liked The 39 Steps, but for me Hitchcock's later films aren't in the least bit suspenseful. I guess it is simply a matter of taste, but I never got the hype. I don't care for a single Tarantino film (in its entirety) even though certain scenes are very powerful.

I liked The 39 Steps, but for me Hitchcock's later films aren't in the least bit suspenseful. I guess it is simply a matter of taste, but I never got the hype. I don't care for a single Tarantino film (in its entirety) even though certain scenes are very powerful.

Speaking of "the end of Shane" Eastwood's 'Pale Rider' is an exact copy isn't it?

Speaking of "the end of Shane" Eastwood's 'Pale Rider' is an exact copy isn't it?

Haven't seen it in a while……and it may be that I am simply dim, but I remember trying to explain what was going on to my wife and in-laws after the "is it safe" scene………and being at a complete loss.

Haven't seen it in a while……and it may be that I am simply dim, but I remember trying to explain what was going on to my wife and in-laws after the "is it safe" scene………and being at a complete loss.

M?

M?

Let's. Most overrated director ever.

Let's. Most overrated director ever.

Gag. Awful from beginning to end.

Gag. Awful from beginning to end.

Haven't seen Sanjuro. Will check it out. Rashomon, Throne of Blood and Seven Samauri are valid choices for this topic.

Haven't seen Sanjuro. Will check it out. Rashomon, Throne of Blood and Seven Samauri are valid choices for this topic.

Boogie Nights is a good shout.

Boogie Nights is a good shout.

Marathon Man would be great…….if only it made sense. Two stars.