The Stranger - (Welles;1946;USA) - ***
A very good film but falls short on a few areas, somewhat in the end. It's visually great, especially the clocktower. Welles gives a great performance as does Edward Robinson, although the other actors are just average.

Notorious - (Hitchcock;1946;USA) - ***1/2
A great thriller from Hitchcock, although I feel it is a little overrated. Even the kiss scene was not as big as I thought it would be, I am assuming it's the one when they first go to the room in Rio and after Grant exits? The highlight is the great cast from Grant to Rains and the direction.