For several years I've been watching a lot of 'oldies' on Turner Classic Movies, a channel that I find to be more consistently entertaining than just about any other. I've discovered that if a movie was directed by William Wyler, it's definitely worth seeing and will more than likely be an excellent picture. In that sense, Wyler has become a name brand.
Sidney Lumet may have been a notch below William Wyler, as most film directors are, but he still put together a catalog of worthwhile movies that's hard to match. I saw a few in theaters during the 1960s and 70s, and have at least a dozen on DVD. Lumet was another name brand film director, reliably turning out movies I was glad I had an opportunity to see. Unfortunately, resigned from life this week at 86.
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