Movie Notebook #9: "The 39 Steps" (1935)

"The 39 Steps" (1939) - Vivian Lee

-also would like to add that when Richard Hannay takes in the strange spy woman "Ms. Smith" the situation plays out as bizarre but so natural. And every time he pulls the herring out of the otherwise empty freezer I laugh. I was also curious about the Hayes Code in regards to the scene where the two runaways (pretending to be newlyweds) have to share a room and she removes her stockings. I wonder how risqué that was considered.

Movie Notebook #8: "Pygmalion" (1938)

"Pygmalion" (1938) - Vivian Lee

More socially aware than the musical, but very bright and humorous.

Movie Notebook #6: "Skyfall" (2012)

"Skyfall" (2012) - Vivian Lee

Movie Notebook #5: "Les Diaboliques" (1955)

"Les Diaboliques" (1955) - Vivian Lee

Since my initial viewing, I have watched this movie three or four more times. I'd watch it again right now if it was on.

Movie Notebook #4: "The Little Princess" (1939)

"The Little Princess" (1939) - Vivian Lee 

Second or third time I've seen this. Cute movie, obviously.

Movie Notebook #3: "My Life As A Dog" (1985)

"My Life As A Dog" (1985) - Vivian Lee

Watched this on a whim and ended up entranced by it. This is one of those movies I cringed through, waiting for something terrible to happen but it never did. "It could have been worse." The boxing romance between the children was very endearing. Also lots of adorable mannerly little kids boxing.

Movie Notebook #2: "Idlewild" 2006

"Idlewild" (2006) - Vivian Lee

Very slick movie. So slick it was kinda flimsy. I liked the twist that "Angel Davenport" was an impostor and Macy Gray was pretty funny as the act Angel replaced. Hearing Speakerboxxx in the context of a film was kinda of awesome. "Movin Cool/ After Party" was a great song. My favorite "bit" was André's time piece he carried with him that came to life when he was along.