Wings (1927)

I’ve been watching movies since I can remember. If memory serves correctly, I’ve seen three silent films in my life—the Phantom of the Opera (1925), The Artist (2011), and now Wings.  Wings is the first Best Picture winner in history, taking home the Oscar in 1928. It remains the only silent film (to date) to … More Wings (1927)

Mrs. Miniver (1941)

Mrs. Miniver won the Best Picture in 1941, some two years after World War II started. The film’s plot follows Mrs. Miniver (Greer Garson) and her family as they struggle to adapt to a world entrenched in war.   Before the war breaks out, the story is pretty standard stuff, the husband works, the son is … More Mrs. Miniver (1941)

Patton (1970)

It was probably 11 years ago when I tried to rent every movie available at the local Blockbuster. Somewhere in there, I went through a military movie phase and recall renting Patton. I’ve been aware of this film’s award-winning pedigree, yet I am still puzzled by all the pomp and circumstance after a second viewing. … More Patton (1970)

Platoon (1986)

Once upon a time, I went through a military movie phase. It was early 2009, and to be quite honest, I had contemplated joining the forces. I remember going to Blockbuster every other day and renting two to three war movies and watching some of the greats. One day I did rent Platoon, which won … More Platoon (1986)