Longtime followers of the blog know that we here at The Eclectic Eccentric are huge fans of the samurai genre of film in all its variations. And while the long run times and subtitles might make them hard to watch during your regular, rather hectic normal life, what better time than a shelter-in-place order to give these Japanese epics a shot? Here are some of my personal favorite ways to spend a lazy afternoon. Seven Samurai– Western fans might recognize this as the inspiration for the American classic The Magnificent Seven, but great as it is that film is…
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The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Film Noir
It’s a little overcast and gloomy this morning which put me in the mood to recommend some classic Film Noir. You’ll notice I’m sticking to the golden era of the genre. I know there are some great modern noir tales, but I felt like going old school. And believe me, even sixty, seventy years later these films still hold up. Double Indemnity- One of the all-time classics in this or any other genre. Barbara Stanwyck may not have invented the Femme Fatale, but she certainly perfected it. The plot is twisty, the romance steamy, and the characters compelling. Billy…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Romantic-Comedies
My previous two entries in this series have given you complicated mysteries and complex worlds to get lost in. Today, I thought we’d go in a more light-hearted direction with some of the silver screens great romantic comedies. Again, this is not a best-of list but more of a “great films you might have overlooked or haven’t gotten around to” list. And I want to apologize in advance for the lack of LGBTQIA representation on this list. I’ve only had about an hour to put this list together and most of the films that came to find either didn’t fit…