Author Archives: Sonya Schryer Norris

1961: West Side Story or Breakfast at Tiffanys or The Hustler or Splendor in the Grass

:West Side Story: Betsie bought a copy of this, her favorite movie (and remember, favorite is a tier), and after a dinner of Chinese takeout, she, Joel and myself sat down to watch it. The dance numbers were truly evocative and the storyline dark and engaging. I’ve heard tell that some people didn’t think audiencesContinueContinue reading “1961: West Side Story or Breakfast at Tiffanys or The Hustler or Splendor in the Grass”

1960: The Apartment and Psycho

:The Apartment: :Psycho: Betsie and I sat down with Chinese take-out and hot fudge sundaes one Friday night to watch Psycho. It was her first time and I hadn’t seen it in over 30 years. The next morning had me closing and locking the bathroom door before taking a shower. Even if you don’t likeContinueContinue reading “1960: The Apartment and Psycho”

1956: Around in the World in 80 Days or The Searchers or The King and I or Giant

:Around in the World in 80 Days: :The Searchers: :The King and I: Betsie, Joel, and I sat down one brisk fall day to watch this movie. I remembered it fondly from my early 20s, when I enjoyed it as much as the Sound of Music. In re-watching it, however, I found that it wasContinueContinue reading “1956: Around in the World in 80 Days or The Searchers or The King and I or Giant”

1955: Marty or The Night of the Hunter or Rebel Without a Cause

:Marty:   :The Night of the Hunter:   :Rebel Without a Cause: Wow, James Dean is a hunk, a hunk of burning love! I found this movie surprisingly easy to access, even all these years later. I grew up on Ferris Beuhler’s Day Off and The Breakfast Club. I’d never really considered earlier efforts atContinueContinue reading “1955: Marty or The Night of the Hunter or Rebel Without a Cause”