Category Archives: Older Films

Casablanca

A must-see for too many reasons to count. Yes, it was a surprise hit, striking America’s war-weary heart in the middle of the Second World War. Yes, it won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. And of course … Continue reading

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Road to Perdition

One my film class films. Actually, it’s the first one I show. It’s slower-moving than most films, which is one reason I show it. I want the students to focus on what they are SEEING. The film, which deservedly won … Continue reading

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