Movie Haiku Poems for old and new movies.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Sunday, March 27, 2011

The 39 Steps (1935)

Wrongfully accused,
Handcuffed chase to the Highlands,
Can he thwart spy ring?

Little White Lies (2010)

At the summer house,
Lessons in love and friendship,
As pretence lifted.

Secretary (2002)

A girl with problems,
Finds very disciplined man,
Love can be painful.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

From D-Day bloodbath,
Squad seeks last living son,
Good life from lives gift.

Lifeboat (1944)

Survivors from sea,
Find enemy among them,
Can they punish crime?

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The Shining (1980)

In chilling hotel,
Jack’s mind gets lost in a maze,
And plays tricks with ours.

All About Eve (1950)

Hollywood on show,
A stalking fan steals her role,
Fasten your seat belts.

Monday, March 7, 2011

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

Sam Spade takes foul case,
Bird hunt by Fat, Thin and Broad,
Stuff dreams are made of.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Double Indemnity (1944)

An insurance man,
Schemes husband's death to win girl,
Forgets the fine print.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

A small town banker,
Regrets a life never lived,
Finds wealth in his midst.

Some Like it Hot (1959)

Jazz men hide from mob,
As girls with sweet Sugar Kane,
Nobody’s perfect.

Raging Bull (1980)

Balletic boxer,
Self loathing, sadist hero,
That’s entertainment.

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Black suits with colours,
Their heist is badly tainted,
Loyalties will clash.