Tag Archives: James Mason

The Last of Sheila (1973)

Posted on April 6, 2020 at 10:56 am by Jeff Kuykendall

One of the fascinating traits of the murder mystery is that a story can get away with complete misanthropy without leaving a bad taste. All the characters can be bastards, though usually the detective is given a reprieve. The analysis … Continue reading →

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)

Posted on November 28, 2011 at 5:00 am by Jeff Kuykendall

We typically put Disney movies in a category of their own; we exclude them from the greater world of twentieth century cinema, and discuss them only in the context of the history of the Walt Disney Company. Thus it’s often … Continue reading →

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