THE LEARNING TREE
Any town is sort of like a fruit tree: Some of the people are good, some of them are bad. Just like the fruit on a tree. No matter if you go or stay, think of it like that until … Continue reading THE LEARNING TREE
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SENSES OF CINEMA: 2021 World Cinema Poll
Every year, the Australian-based online quarterly, Senses of Cinema, invites writers from all over the globe to submit their selections for the best movies of the year—including those seen for the first time regardless of the year of release. As I … Continue reading SENSES OF CINEMA: 2021 World Cinema Poll
CITIZEN KANE
For many, it’s the greatest of all time. But when it was released 80 years ago, Citizen Kane was a death sentence. The movie’s director and star, Orson Welles, came to Hollywood by way of the stage and radio with a contract … Continue reading CITIZEN KANE
Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Films
He was a filmmaker, an actor, a novelist, a playwright, and a revolutionary. He made one of the most profitable and overlooked independent films of all time. He was Melvin Van Peebles, a titan of American filmmaking, and he died … Continue reading Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Films
On this week’s edition of After Image, I chat with Metro Arts’ producer Veronica Straight-Lingo about the new reboot/sequel Candyman (out now in wide release), the spectacular After Life (out now on Blu-ray and DVD from The Criterion Collection), and … Continue reading
AFTER LIFE (ワンダフルライフ)
You don’t know it at first, but this is purgatory. Well, a way station might be a better description. Regardless, all the clients who arrive are deceased, and it’s up to the clerks to get them to the next place. … Continue reading AFTER LIFE (ワンダフルライフ)
ASHES AND DIAMONDS (POPIÓL I DIAMENT)
Two men wait outside a church. They are armed and tasked with an assassination mission. The mark approaches, and the men leap into action, gunning their target down as he opens the doors to the chapel. Mission accomplished. The date: … Continue reading ASHES AND DIAMONDS (POPIÓL I DIAMENT)
On this week’s edition of After Image, I chat with Metro Arts’ producer Veronica Straight-Lingo about Old, now in theaters, and Working Girls, recently restored and released on Blu-ray and DVD from The Criterion Collection. Listen to After Image, Fridays … Continue reading
On this week’s edition of After Image, I chat with Metro Arts producer Veronica Straight-Lingo about Zola, out now in limited release, Pickup on South Street (recently restored and on Blu-ray and DVD from The Criterion Collection), and Safety Last!, … Continue reading
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