movie roundup

[sernin]

At the Death House Door - a third film of execution films that I've seen (the other two I've seen at HSDFI) - this one from the perspective of the prison chaplain in Texas. Film focuses on prisoner Carlos DeLuna, a possibly innocent executed man. Film includes interviews with chaplain, his family, DeLuna's family, and others.  Recommended.

Charlie Bartlett - although there is much John Hughes-like formulative plot (which carries no big surprises), there are a few things that are  enchanting in this rich-kid-goes-to-public-school-and-tries-to-be-popular movie.  Nice role for the young love interest actress.  Disappointing performance by Robert Downey Jr.

Rear Window - I was inspired by the recent AFI special of the top 10 movies in 10 genres.  I realized that I've never seen an Alfred Hitchcock movie.  I saw this in the movie guide one day and decided to set the dvr.  It's also the first movie I've watched with Grace Kelly.  It was hard to watch while ironing clothes (too much that must be seen and not heard).

Comments

First Hitchcock movie?!?!

[leroywaggle.livejournal.com]

That was probably a good choice for a first Hitchcock movie to watch. As opposed to something like "The Birds".
Rear Window will just make you think that every old neighbor is spying on you with binoculars (they probably already are anyway). The Birds will make you afraid to leave your house.