What I Saw (And Liked)

1. After The Thin Man: Sequel to the 1934 classic featuring the detective duo of Nick and Nora Charles (William Powell and Myrna Loy). Jimmy Stewart playing against type, perhaps for the only time in his career, as the villain.
2. My Man Godfrey: William Powell again, as the titular butler who will not only save the rich but also the poor. A Depression Era fable disguised as a screwball comedy.
3. Petrified Forest: A roadhouse out west, a hostage drama and Humphrey Bogart, in his first leading role, as the bad guy.

Need To See

1. Modern Times: The last Charlie Chaplin classic, a mostly silent film.
2. Swing Time: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and lots of tapping.
3. The Great Ziegfeld: Best Picture winner. Stars William Powell and Myrna Loy again as husband and wife. They both had a very good year.
4. Mr. Deeds Goes To Town: Sort of a Crocodile Dundee tale, except he’s Gary Cooper and he’s from Vermont.
5. Sabotage: Early Hitchcock. Possible inspiration for a Beastie Boys song.