Gilda – The Criterion Collection #795 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Gilda” should be watched, not only because of Rita Hayworth but watched as a well-done noir film that manages to have a great balance of acting and cinematography. And is no doubt a shining gem of Hollywood film noir. Recommended! Image courtesy of © 2015 Read More …

Pal Joey (as part of “The Kim Novak Collection” DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Three reasons for the success of “Pal Joey” can be summed up to Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak.  A film that features a wonderful performance by all three talents with wonderful music by Rodgers and Hart, “Pal Joey” is definitely a musical classic Read More …

The Films of Rita Hayworth (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Five different films, five different roles and covering a decade spotlighting Hayworth’s peak as an actress in the early-to-mid ’40s to her return to the big screen in the early ’50s.  If you are a fan of Rita Hayworth, this is a wonderful box set Read More …

Salome (as part of “The Films of Rita Hayworth” DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

The Biblical epic “Salome” receives its Technicolor screen adaptation featuring Rita Hayworth and Stewart Granger.  Although not one of Hayworth’s strongest films, the fact that the film and the role is different from her previous films makes “Salome” a worthy inclusion to “The Films of Read More …

Miss Sadie Thompson (as part of “The Films of Rita Hayworth” DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

The third film adaptation of “Sadie Thompson”, while Rita Hayworth gives a solid performance as Sadie, due to the production-code of the era, “Miss Sadie Thompson” is a watered down version when compared to the previous two films, especially when it comes to the topics Read More …

Gilda (as part of “The Films of Rita Hayworth” DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Gilda” is one of the finest and sexiest “Noir” films ever created and the film that took Rita Hayworth from WWII bombshell to one of the biggest box office attractions in the country.  Featuring a wonderful performance by both Hayworth and Glenn Ford and beautiful Read More …

Tonight and Every Night (as part of “The Films of Rita Hayworth” DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Tonight and Every Night” is a prime example of  a film that showcases Rita Hayworth, the magnificent dancer!   Although not one of her best films, “Tonight and Every Night” is an enjoyable film that definitely is worthy of inclusion in “The Films of Rita Hayworth” Read More …