The Sting (1973)
The duo of Robert Redford (The Candidate, Three Days of the Condor) and Paul Newman (Cool Hand Luke, Torn Curtain) reunite for another classic, directed by George Roy Hill (Slap Shot, Funny Farm), who had worked with...
by Vincent Leo · Published February 16, 2013 · Last modified February 18, 2019
The duo of Robert Redford (The Candidate, Three Days of the Condor) and Paul Newman (Cool Hand Luke, Torn Curtain) reunite for another classic, directed by George Roy Hill (Slap Shot, Funny Farm), who had worked with...
1980s / Comedy / Fantasy / Musical / Romance
by Vincent Leo · Published June 23, 2012 · Last modified February 21, 2019
E.C. Segar’s original comic strip provides the basis for this cinematic live-action adaptation of the popular titular character, which had also been popularized through the cartoons by Max Fleischer, revolving around a burly but...
by Vincent Leo · Published September 10, 2008 · Last modified April 3, 2019
Winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture of 1960, The Apartment still stands up today as one of the best and most sophisticated Hollywood romantic comedies ever produced. Directed and co-written by the great Billy...
1970s / Comedy / Mystery / Romance / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published May 24, 2004 · Last modified May 10, 2019
Silver Streak is the first of two Colin Higgins scripts to emulate the lighter side of Hitchcock (Foul Play is the other), and even though no one would ever confuse the quality of this film with...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High was a noteworthy and very popular film among teenagers at the time of its release. Although it’s a bit dated, it’s one of those movies that shouldn’t be overlooked...
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Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.