The Great Dictator (1940)
Starring: Charlie ChaplinGrade: Classic Shoutout to Commander Schultz for the risks he took by defying Hynkel to his face, getting accused of treason because of [Read More…]
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Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
Starring: Charlie ChaplinGrade: B There’s also so many conversational gems from Monsieur Verdoux that you will find yourself genuinely wanting to add to your everyday [Read More…]
Modern Times (1936)
Starring: Charlie ChaplinGrade: Classic For the record, both City Lights and Modern Times are certified classics, but City Lights is still Chaplin’s magnum opus. Summary [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
A King in New York (1957)
Starring: Charlie ChaplinGrade: C This is screen legend Charlie Chaplin’s last starring role ever. Unfortunately, it’s nothing to write home about. Summary We open with [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…]
City Lights (1931)
Starring: Charlie ChaplinGrade: Classic When you look at it, 1931 was a great year for movies. Summary The city unveils a new monument to celebrate [Read More…]
Limelight (1952)
Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Sydney Earl Chaplin, and Buster KeatonGrade: C+ This is a movie about an aging, alcoholic clown who saves a suicidal [Read More…]
