Movies for the Day, Thursday, October 18, 2018

Today's movies mark the birthday of Miriam Hopkins, China's national day, and the birthday of Klaus Kinski.  Which of today's movies would you watch?

Trouble in Paradise (1932) is a sophisticated
comedy involving thieves and romance.  It stars
Miriam Hopkins, born October 18, 1902.
It is a very highly regarded film and is on the
National Film Registry.






Trouble in Paradise









Princess Yang Kwei Fei (1955) is a
critically acclaimed Japanese movie
set in eighth century China about
a royal love story, both fable and
tragedy.  October 1 was China's
national holiday.




Princess Yang Kwei Fei












My Best Fiend (1999) is a director's
view of his relationship with a difficult
actor, Klaus Kinski, born October 18,
1926.  A very good film.





My Best Fiend