Rare Oscar Micheaux Retro Comes to TIFF

To note Black History Month, TIFF is screening a month long retrospective on pioneering African-American filmmake ... http://p.ost.im/Rt2H3m

The Netflix Queue: Flakes (2007)

I’m not sure if I’ve just seen Zooey Deschanel play the “cute, quirky free spirit” character one too many ... http://p.ost.im/RWwEQH

Billy Wilder Interviews

There's a perennial chestnut Hollywood anecdote - one that Orson Welles called the greatest one-liner ever. The s ... http://p.ost.im/RnHd3d

Godard Forever: The Cinephiliac on Contempt

Did you know that regular Pretty Clever Films contributor Toyiah Murray also has her blog, The Cinephiliac? I ... http://p.ost.im/RnnvNp

One, Two, Three (1961)

During the rise and inevitable crushing fall of Nazi Germany, Jewish director and writer Billy Wilder escaped har ... http://p.ost.im/Rv3By9

"That Silly Little Dress" - The Seven Year Itch (1955)

As we wrap up the month of Billy Wilder here at Pretty Clever Films, let’s take a look at the costumes of one o ... http://p.ost.im/RtwqpB

The Seven Year Itch (1955)

Some of cinema’s most iconic moments are relatively simple ones – Harry Lime appearing out of the shadows, Da ... http://p.ost.im/RWtkqU

Top 5 Moments in Harvey

Harvey (1950) is one of my most cherished Jimmy Stewart films, but isn't always immediately brought up during c ... http://p.ost.im/R75LxS

12 O'Clock Boys

*You can win a pair of passes to see 12 O'Clock Boys at Toronto's Carlton Cinema!*"You will learn the right way ... http://p.ost.im/RGmk9s

Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001)

There were a handful of films from the early 2000's that succeeded the most in portraying the complexities of rel ... http://p.ost.im/R7P3dn

Win The Americans on Blu-ray Plus a Russian-styled Ushanka Hat

Enter for your chance to win a Blu-ray copy of FX’s sexy, heart pounding, spy thriller and a Russian-styled Ush ... http://p.ost.im/RnWUcf

A Gallery of Images from Avanti! (1972)

Billy Wilder's Avanti! (1972)A successful businessman goes to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon-f ... http://p.ost.im/Rsw4Pp

Avanti! (1973)

Jack Lemmon is either an acquired taste, or a taste that, enjoyed early on in life, grows sour and bitter over ti ... http://p.ost.im/RsETeg

Turkish Delight (1973)

Not many directors are quite so divisive as Paul Verhoeven. And while North American viewers might be uber-famili ... http://p.ost.im/RsTSEd

Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)

Tales of the Black Freighter is the kind of pulpy pirate adventure located on the opposite side of the spectrum f ... http://p.ost.im/R7XKsY

Win Passes to 12 O'Clock Boys at the Carlton Cinema

12 O'Clock Boys, winner of the Emerging Artist Award at Hot Docs 2013, opens at the Carlton Cinema in Toronto on ... http://p.ost.im/R7xG6g

Sunrise: A Tale of Two Humans (1927)

Sunrise will be released on Blu-ray on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Order yours from Amazon via this link to wat ... http://p.ost.im/RswDAk

Top 5 Folk Songs in Film

The recent folk spectacle Inside Llewyn Davis is making folks' feet a-tappin' to the likes of Oscaar Isaac, Car ... http://p.ost.im/R7Cftw

Vivre sa Vie (1962)

One of the exciting things about watching a lot of movies is discovering a gem. It’s easy to return to your fav ... http://p.ost.im/RGQJWm

Oscar’s Best Achievement in Costume Design Nominations: 2013

Well my lovelies, it’s that time of year again - awards season! The grand-daddy of them all, The Oscars, announ ... http://p.ost.im/RWJSFC

Paul Verhoeven Retro Comes to TIFF Bell Lightbox

Many multiplex cinema goers may not know the name Paul Verhoeven, but betcha most know his movies - among them, S ... http://p.ost.im/RWGyU9

Une femme est une femme (A Woman is a Woman) (1961)

Jean-Luc Godard’s 1961 feature Une femme est une femme (A Woman Is a Woman) might rightly be retitled A Musical ... http://p.ost.im/RWcGpn

Shea Garner's Best Movies of 2013

In a decade dominated by superheroes, sequels and blockbusters, original ideas and traditional filmmaking are cer ... http://p.ost.im/RGkK5y

Godard Forever: Part One Hits the TIFF Bell Lightbox

On Thursday, January 28, 2014 a massive retro of the work of Jean-Luc Godard, one of cinema's most known/loved/co ... http://p.ost.im/RWGdp3

Overlooked Gems: The Bank Job (2008)

One of the most popular films of last year was David O. Russell’s American Hustle.  It’s a stylish, crime c ... http://p.ost.im/RWfSg8

Bad Milo (2013)

Horror-comedy is not only an apparent contradiction in terms, it is a notoriously difficult genre to pull off wel ... http://p.ost.im/Rn6Avr

Deep End (1970)

The reasons you haven’t seen Deep End are no longer good enough.Sorry to declare that like an edict rig ... http://p.ost.im/RGkdXK

The Amazing Screw-On Head (2006)

The Amazing Screw-On Head is a somewhat less-than-accurate depiction of the events leading up to President Abraha ... http://p.ost.im/RWj93k

Overlooked Gems: Local Hero (1983)

In 1983, a fairy tale of sorts hit a movie screen which wasn’t a hit at the box-office.  According to the fil ... http://p.ost.im/RWnVEb

Sabrina (1954)

By 1954, Billy Wilder had released a string of films that showcased his remarkable storytelling and technical abi ... http://p.ost.im/RG9qYT

Review: American Hustle (2013)

After seeing the trailer for American Hustle, I promptly proclaimed, “David O’Russell is the new Scorsese.” ... http://p.ost.im/RGagSk

Stranger By The Lake (2013)

Stranger By The Lake  is in equal measures an engrossingly erotic and devastatingly suspenseful study of death ... http://p.ost.im/RGnv4C

The Lost Weekend (1945)

By the time Billy Wilder won the Best Director Oscar for The Lost Weekend in 1945 he was already Hollywood elite. ... http://p.ost.im/RWQYNQ

Dietrich’s Furs

Marlene Dietrich is a fashion and cinematic icon of the highest order. She is the epitome of glamour. I highly do ... http://p.ost.im/RnkYYy

A Gallery of Images from Love in the Afternoon (1957)

Check out a gallery of images from Billy Wilder's off-kilter romance Love in the Afternoon, starring Audrey Hepbu ... http://p.ost.im/RnRcsS

Love in the Afternoon (1957)

Billy Wilder didn't usually tell simplistic love stories. It just wasn't in his cinematic nature. Whenever a love ... http://p.ost.im/RWJGcB

Why Star Wars is the Best Movie Ever

Not surprisingly, the #1 movie on Wade Sheeler's 5 Films Everybody Loves But Me list sparked a little controversy ... http://p.ost.im/Rny7Ky

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

When Billy Wilder unleashed his satirical masterpiece Sunset Blvd. on an unsuspecting audience in 1950 he was sti ... http://p.ost.im/RnQV9X

Jared Bratt's Best Movies of 2013

In previous years, I'd find myself saying things like "my favorite movie of the year is... or "that film is defin ... http://p.ost.im/RtuuJt

Sex and Censorship: Wilder and Hollywood's Production Code

The first Billy Wilder movie I ever saw was Sunset Boulevard (1950). A noir classic, dark and cynical, it's equal ... http://p.ost.im/RWSJUt

Ace in the Hole: Noir in Broad Daylight

Read up on Billy Wilder's immaculate Ace in the Hole with Ace in the Hole: Noir in Broad Daylight, a Criterio ... http://p.ost.im/RnwRA4

The Netflix Queue: Red State (2011)

Red State is available for streaming on Netflix.Like many twenty-somethings, I spent several years adoring Ke ... http://p.ost.im/RtK7K3

Ace in the Hole: Chin Up for Mother

Read up on Billy Wilder's immaculate Ace in the Hole with Ace in the Hole: Chin Up for Mother, a Criterion Essa ... http://p.ost.im/Rt7Bv8

An Optical Poem (1938)

In the late 1930s, a few animation companies had cornered the market on one-reel comedies. After making internati ... http://p.ost.im/RGYAN7

5 Films Everybody Loves But Me

I’ve compiled lists before of what I consider overrated movies. This list, though, consists of movies that my n ... http://p.ost.im/RnqhWe

Win Enough Said on Blu-ray

James Gandolfini, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Catherine Keener shine in this heartwarming comedy that A.O. Scott of T ... http://p.ost.im/RGXArg

A Gallery of Images from The Apartment (1960)

Check out a gallery of images from Billy Wilder's 1960 classic The Apartment, starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley Ma ... http://p.ost.im/RsKbPQ

The Apartment (1960)

If you ever need to show an instructional video on inappropriate workplace behavior and sexual harassment, The Ap ... http://p.ost.im/RG4RLN

A Gallery of Images from The Lost Weekend (1945)

Check out a gallery of images from Billy Wilder's hard-as-nails alcoholic drama The Lost Weekend.The Lost ... http://p.ost.im/RGnYyN

A Gallery of Images from Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Check out this gallery of images from Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard (1950).Sunset Boulevard is availabl ... http://p.ost.im/RgQH6J

Billy Wilder’s Many Hats

Growing up, I thought of Billy Wilder as that cute old man with the funny accent who looked adorable in hats. I w ... http://p.ost.im/Rp5EgC

The Netflix Queue: Anna Lucasta (1959)

Anna Lucasta is now streaming on Netflix Instant.Anna Lucasta (Eartha Kitt) is a woman of the world. Marked w ... http://p.ost.im/RbkGrq

Billy Wilder, The Art of Screenwriting No. 1 from The Paris Review

There may be few other directors who cared as much about the screenplay as Billy Wilder. Indeed, Wilder started h ... http://p.ost.im/RbVDUc

Book Review: Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder

At first blush, Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder might seem to promise salac ... http://p.ost.im/RqMgAm

The Man Who Planted Trees (1987)

On December 24th, internationally acclaimed animator Frédéric Back died at the age of 89. Frédéric Back recei ... http://p.ost.im/Rb99bf

Happy New Year: Shall We Dance (1937)

Happy New Year Everyone! Let’s start the year off on a fun dancing note with Shall We Dance. This film is the s ... http://p.ost.im/RqsNeV

Letter from the Editor, January 2014

Ha! When I typed the title for this post, I entered "January 2013." Well played calendar. I raise a glass to doin ... http://p.ost.im/RgY2tA