The Jazz Singer The Jazz Singer
Hollywood's first talking film marked the beginning of the end for some of cinema's biggest stars, but it did preserve the talent of Al Jolson on celluloid.
Feb 1, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Alexander Bakshy
City Lights City Lights
Though the era of talking films was well underway, this lovely silent film about the Little Tramp and a poor blind girl remained Charlie Chaplin's personal favorite.
Jan 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Alexander Bakshy
All Quiet on the Western Front All Quiet on the Western Front
Eye-deep in hell during World War I.
Jan 5, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Alexander Bakshy
The Front Page The Front Page
One of three versions of Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's madcap newspaper comedy from a period when reporters probably did call their city rooms and say, "Hello, sweetheart, get ...
Jan 2, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Alexander Bakshy