The Circus (1928)
Starring: Charlie ChaplinGrade: B The Circus may have been one of the earliest depictions of the friend zone in cinema history. Summary At a local [Read More…]
Category: 1920s
The Cocoanuts (1929)
Starring: The Marx Brothers (Groucho, Chico, Harpo, and Zeppo)Grade: A- If you are wondering how Groucho Marx would run a hotel in Florida, here’s a [Read More…]
He Who Gets Slapped (1924)
Starring: Lon Chaney Grade: B+ There’s one scene where Lon Chaney has this disgusted expression on his face when listening in to Consuelo’s conversation with [Read More…]
The Kid (1921)
Starring: Charlie Chaplin Grade: A “A picture with a smile – and perhaps, a tear.” Summary A woman (Edna Purviance) has just become a mother. [Read More…]
Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928)
Starring: Lon Chaney Grade: A- “Women bring bad luck”. Simon, this isn’t even remotely the problem. Your buddy is in love with his underaged adopted [Read More…]
The Gold Rush (1925)
Starring: Charlie Chaplin Grade: Classic The Gold Rush is one of the very few films rated 100% by Rotten Tomatoes and a “Classic” by me. [Read More…]
