1958 Ranked Films
The ranked list of 1958 films that I have seen so far.
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- DirectorRichard BrooksStarsElizabeth TaylorPaul NewmanBurl IvesBrick is an alcoholic ex-football player who drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife. A reunion with his terminal father jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.10/10
A masterful adaptation of Tennessee Williams's seminal play - though expunging some weightier motifs - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a palpable, slow-burn family drama that thrives off the vivacity of a powerhouse cast. - DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartKim NovakBarbara Bel GeddesA former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail, who may be deeply disturbed.10/10
Fully captivating with every dizzying twist and turn, Vertigo finds Alfred Hitchcock operating at the top of his game in crafting a thriller that'll keep audiences guessing throughout. - DirectorTerence FisherStarsPeter CushingChristopher LeeMichael GoughWhen Jonathan Harker rouses the ire of Count Dracula for accepting a job at the vampire's castle under false pretenses, his friend Dr. Van Helsing pursues the predatory villain.9/10
Featuring an iconic portrayal of the classic villain from Christopher Lee, Hammer's Dracula manages to reinvigorate the narrative for a new generation. - DirectorMartin RittStarsPaul NewmanJoanne WoodwardAnthony FranciosaAccused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.8/10
The plot never quite lives up to the caliber of acting talent on display, however The Long, Hot Summer is still more convincing than most family dramas. - DirectorKurt NeumannStarsDavid HedisonPatricia OwensVincent PriceA scientist has a horrific accident when he tries to use his newly invented teleportation device.8/10
Its wacky sci-fi premise doesn't compute as a believable human narrative, but The Fly is often disturbing, nightmarishly so. - DirectorVincente MinnelliCharles WaltersStarsLeslie CaronMaurice ChevalierLouis JourdanWeary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship which may not stay platonic for long.6/10
Gigi is narratively slight and questionable in its characterizations, yet it's jubilant and endearing enough to win over the viewer amidst its exploits. - DirectorIrvin S. Yeaworth Jr.Russell S. Doughten Jr.StarsSteve McQueenAneta CorsautEarl RoweAn alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.3/10
Though it's wholly representative of the genre filmmaking of its era, The Blob oozes along at a snail's pace, nullifying much of its sci-fi intrigue.