Edward G. Robinson

  • Movie Review: Little Caesar (1931)

    Movie Review: Little Caesar (1931)

    Little Caesar, directed by Mervyn LeRoy, is part of a trifecta of movies that are considered among the most influential in the gangster genre. The movie, based on a book of the same name by W. R. Burnett, tells the saga of Caesar Enrico “Rico” Bandello, a petty crook who rises up the ranks in Read more

  • Movie Review: The Stranger (1946)

    Movie Review: The Stranger (1946)

    In this post, we will look at a film noir classic directed by and starring Orson Welles. My last post on another Orson Welles film noir gem is the most popular among all the posts in this blog. “The Stranger” stars Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, and Orson Welles. As previously mentioned in the last Read more

  • Movie Review: Double Indemnity (1944)

    Movie Review: Double Indemnity (1944)

    “Double Indemnity” is considered one of the landmark movies of the film noir era. It inspired numerous movies in several languages, including “The Postman Always Rings Twice” and “Body Heat.” The movie, based on a novel of the same name by James M. Cain, has its screenplay written by Raymond Chandler and Billy Wilder. And Read more