4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Howard Hawks Edition

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today is the 130th anniversary of cinematic pioneer Howard Hawks! Whether it’s gangster film, a western, or a screwball comedy, it’s hard to think of a single cinematic genre that doesn’t owe a debt of gratitude to Howard Hawks!

Here are….

4 Shots From 4 Films

Scarface (1932, dir by Howard Hawks)

Bringing Up Baby (1938, dir by Howard Hawks)

Red River (1948, dir by Howard Hawks)

Land of the Pharaohs (1955, dir by Howard Hawks)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Humphrey Bogart Edition

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today is not just Christmas! It is also Humphrey Bogart’s birthday! Bogart was born 126 years ago, today! And that means that it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Films

Dead End (1937, dir by William Wyler)

Casablanca (1943, dir by Michael Curtiz)

The Big Sleep (1946, dir by Howard Hawks)

The African Queen (1951, dir by John Huston)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Philip Marlowe Edition

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

The Long Goodbye (1973, dir by Robert Altman, DP: Vilmos Zsigmond)

4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

Today is the anniversary of the birth of Raymond Chandler. That means that it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Philip Marlowe Films

Murder, My Sweet (1944, dir by Edward Dmytryk, DP: Harry J. Wild)

The Big Sleep (1946, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Sidney Hickox)

The Long Goodbye (1973, dir by Robert Altman, DP: Vilmos Zsgimond)

The Big Sleep (1978, dir by Michael Winner, DP: Robert Payner)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special 1944 Edition

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, we pay tribute to the year 1944 with….

4 Shots From 4 1944 Films

Murder, My Sweet (1944, dir by Edward Dmytryk, DP: Harry J. Wild)

Double Indemnity (1944, dir by Billy Wilder, DP: John Seitz)

To Have and Have Not (1944, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Sidney Hickox)

House of Frankenstein (1944, dir by Erle C. Kenton, DP: George Robinson)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Howard Hawks Edition

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

129 years ago, on this date, the great American filmmaker Howard Hawks was born in Indiana. Over a career that spanned several decades, Hawks proved himself to be a master of every genre. He made great crime films, great noirs, great comedies, and great westerns. His influence continues to be felt to this day. In honor of his legacy, it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Howard Hawks Films

Scarface (1932, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Lee Garmes)

Bringing Up Baby (1938, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Russell Metty)

The Big Sleep (1946, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Sidney Hickox)

Rio Bravo (1959, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Russell Harlan)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special 1946 Edition

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, we pay tribute to the year 1946. It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 1946 Films

Beauty and the Beast (1946, dir by Jean Cocteau, DP: Henri Arinal)

It’s A Wonderful Life (1946, dir by Frank Capra, DP: Joseph Walker and Joseph Biroc)

The Big Sleep (1946, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Sidney Hickox)

The Stranger (1946, dir by Orson Welles, DP: Russell Metty)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Ward Bond Edition

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films is just what it says it is, 4 (or more) shots from 4 (or more) of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films lets the visuals do the talking.

121 years ago today, the great American character actor Ward Bond was born in Benkleman, Nebraska. In a career that last nearly forty years, Ward Bond appeared in more than 200 films and he currently holds the record for being the actor to appear in the most films nominated for Best Picture. (He appeared in 13 nominated films, two of which won.) He did 22 films with John Wayne and was a favorite of both John Ford and Frank Capra.

It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Ward Bond Films

Gone With The Wind (1939, dir by Victor Fleming, DP: Ernest Haller)

It’s A Wonderful Life (1946, dir by Frank Capra, DP: Joseph Walker and Joseph Biroc)

The Searchers (1956, dir by John Ford, DP: Winston C. Hoch)

Rio Bravo (1959, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Russell Harlan)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Howard Hawks Edition

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Lisa Marie Bowman

127 years ago, on this date, the great American filmmaker Howard Hawks was born in Indiana. Over a career that spanned several decades, Hawks proved himself to be a master of every genre. He made great crime films, great noirs, great comedies, and great westerns. His influence continues to be felt to this day. In honor of his legacy, it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Howard Hawks Films

Scarface (1932, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Lee Garmes)

Twentieth Century (1934, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Joseph August)

The Big Sleep (1946, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Sidney Hickox)

Gentleman Prefer Blondes (1953, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Harry J. Wild)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Howard Hawks Edition

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Lisa Marie Bowman

126 years ago, on this date, the great American filmmaker Howard Hawks was born in Indiana. Over a career that spanned several decades, Hawks proved himself to be a master of every genre. He made great crime films, great noirs, great comedies, and great westerns. His influence continues to be felt to this day. In honor of his legacy, it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Howard Hawks Films