In a summer of sequels and remakes no one asked for, it's refreshing to find an old classic to savor on the big screen.
We have Cinema Under the Stars to thank for consistently putting old classics on the big screen — an oasis to retreat to for those wanting to escape lame new releases.
Alfred Hitchcock’s "Strangers on a Train" screens Thursday and Friday at the outdoor venue.
The 1951 thriller about a sociopathic socialite with a plan for how two strangers can get away with murder is a delicious treat. Robert Walker's unnervingly creepy performance as Bruno Antony plays perfectly opposite Farley Granger's earnest boy next door. Walker's Bruno takes such pride in his theories on murder, and Hitchcock relishes every scene with him.
"Strangers on a Train" is one of Hitchcock's best, so seize this opportunity to see it with an audience where everyone can cringe, gasp and squeal with delight as the master of suspense spins his tale.
In stark contrast to the noir elements of "Strangers on a Train" is the bold technicolor splendor of the 1938 film "Adventures of Robin Hood."
Errol Flynn is the definitive swashbuckling hero and Olivia DeHavilland — who celebrated her 100th birthday on July 1 — is the loveliest of Maid Marians. The film screens at 7 p.m. Friday at the Museum of Photographic Arts.
Listen to Miguel Rodriguez of Horrible Imaginings Film Fest and Podcast and my rave review of the classic in the latest episode of Cinema Junkie.
