Scrooged (1988)
Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “A Christmas Carol”, provides the backbone, and the backstory, for this modern update. It’s become something of a cult classic for people to watch around Christmas time every year, though,...
by Vincent Leo · Published December 24, 2017 · Last modified March 10, 2019
Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “A Christmas Carol”, provides the backbone, and the backstory, for this modern update. It’s become something of a cult classic for people to watch around Christmas time every year, though,...
Steve Martin (The Lonely Guy, The Man with Two Brains) stars and writes this modern adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s most famous play, “Cyrano de Bergerac”, and while it lacks the classic style and level of...
There are a few acclaimed films that seem very fresh and original at the time, but over time, they are forgotten by most except the people who championed them because they really weren’t as...
1960s / Drama / Romance / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published November 29, 1998 · Last modified January 18, 2019
Bonnie and Clyde is based on a notorious but true story. The events are set in the 1930s, dealing with a recently released bank robber, Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty, Heaven Can Wait) who hooks up with a...
Reviews from film writer Vince Leo, covering all eras and genres of films from classics to the latest releases.
Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.