The Desperate Hours (1955) | Movie Review | Fourth in Humphrey Bogart series
12/17/18 • 93 min
In 1955 audiences were shocked by one of the first mainstream films depicting the terrorizing of a family in their suburban home. Humphrey Bogart stars as escaped murderer, Glen Griffith, who holds a nuclear family hostage. Imagine Leave it to Beaver meets In Cold Blood. This film helped spawn the "home-invasion" sub-genre still popular today. Despite its frightening subject matter, the film was well-received by audiences at the time and today is highly regarded by critics. Corbin and Allen present their review of an often forgotten Bogart classic, The Desperate Hours.
Subscribe to the podcast for next weeks review of our second Christmas Special--Miracle on 34th Street (1947)--our final review of 2018!
Already in the Christmas spirit? I know I am! Listen to last years Christmas Special It's a Wonderful Life!
Timestamps
Corbin's History 00:01:41
Background Info 00:03:41
Summary 00:12:31
The Meat 00:16:07
Ratings 01:25:16
Closing 01:28:29
Silver Screen Guide is dedicated to delivering the best guides and reviews for movies, TV shows and video games. Follow our podcast for a new movie review every Monday and follow this YouTube channel for reviews and guides of brand new movies along with some classics. When you follow us on social media and share with your friends you’ll never miss a beat.
In 1955 audiences were shocked by one of the first mainstream films depicting the terrorizing of a family in their suburban home. Humphrey Bogart stars as escaped murderer, Glen Griffith, who holds a nuclear family hostage. Imagine Leave it to Beaver meets In Cold Blood. This film helped spawn the "home-invasion" sub-genre still popular today. Despite its frightening subject matter, the film was well-received by audiences at the time and today is highly regarded by critics. Corbin and Allen present their review of an often forgotten Bogart classic, The Desperate Hours.
Subscribe to the podcast for next weeks review of our second Christmas Special--Miracle on 34th Street (1947)--our final review of 2018!
Already in the Christmas spirit? I know I am! Listen to last years Christmas Special It's a Wonderful Life!
Timestamps
Corbin's History 00:01:41
Background Info 00:03:41
Summary 00:12:31
The Meat 00:16:07
Ratings 01:25:16
Closing 01:28:29
Silver Screen Guide is dedicated to delivering the best guides and reviews for movies, TV shows and video games. Follow our podcast for a new movie review every Monday and follow this YouTube channel for reviews and guides of brand new movies along with some classics. When you follow us on social media and share with your friends you’ll never miss a beat.
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) | Movie Review | Third in Humphrey Bogart series
Six years after the major Oscar success that was Casablanca--Bogart returned to the Oscars...but with no nomination. The film itself garnered four nominations including Best Picture. Many consider Bogart's role as Fred C. Dobbs to be one of his greatest performances and a shocking mystery why he wasn't nominated. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre received critical acclaim, yet confounded audiences with its dark twist and unconventional storytelling, but today it is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. This is Corbin's favorite Humphrey Bogart film! Join Corbin and Allen to find out why they love it so much and comment below what is your favorite part about this movie!
Subscribe to the podcast for next weeks review of our final review in our four-part Humphrey Bogart Retrospective Series with a film that shocked audiences at the time--the terrifying nail-bitter, The Desperate Hours--fourth & final in our Humphrey Bogart Retrospective series.
Already in the Christmas spirit? I know I am! Listen to last years Christmas Special It's a Wonderful Life! This Christmas we will be reviewing--Miracle on 34th Street (1947).
Timestamps
Background Info 00:03:51
Summary 00:27:58
The Meat 00:32:30
Ratings 01:33:08
Closing 01:36:13
Silver Screen Guide is dedicated to delivering the best guides and reviews for movies, TV shows and video games. Follow our podcast for a new movie review every Monday and follow this YouTube channel for reviews and guides of brand new movies along with some classics. When you follow us on social media and share with your friends you’ll never miss a beat.
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Miracle on 34th Street (1947) | Christmas Special | Movie Review
Merry Christmas listeners! For this Christmas season, Allen and I are ending the year with a review of a beloved Christmas classic, Miracle on 34th Street (1947). This movie has been special to me since childhood whereas this is Allen's first time watching it. Relax with a cup of hot cocoa, a warm blanket, and join Corbin and Allen as they discuss this wonderful Christmas film Miracle on 34th Street! Let us know your favorite Christmas movie in the comment section below!
Subscribe to the podcast for our upcoming Best & Worst Of podcast where Allen and I discuss the Best and Worst movies of 2018 and look back in this year in cinema!!
Still in the Christmas spirit? I know I am! Listen to last years Christmas Special It's a Wonderful Life!
Timestamps
Background Info 00:05:23
Summary 00:15:58
The Meat 00:20:46
Ratings 01:16:42
Closing 01:18:24
Silver Screen Guide is dedicated to delivering the best guides and reviews for movies, TV shows and video games. Follow our podcast for a new movie review every Monday and follow this YouTube channel for reviews and guides of brand new movies along with some classics. When you follow us on social media and share with your friends you’ll never miss a beat.
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