Mini-Review: An excellent adaptation of H.G. Well's "Island of Dr. Moreau", although at just over an hour long, the plot feels a bit rushed at times. Still, this is extremely atmospheric and, at times, downright chilling. Charles Laughton, in particular, does an incredibly creepy job of portraying the sadistic and power-hungry Dr. Moreau.

Mini-Review: It's scary (and sad) to think that the subject matter of a film that was made over 50 years ago, about an event that took place over 85 years ago, should still arouse debate, controversy and anger. A bit simplistic in its portrayal of the American South (although I wasn't there in 1925, so I could be wrong). Spencer Tracy gives an amazing performance, and Gene Kelly is delightful as a sort of comedic devil's advocate.

Mini-Review: This film made me do two things that a film hasn't made me do in a while: cry, and, for a moment, believe that romantic love can be real. Excellent performances, beautifully filmed, moving.