The House with Laughing Windows (1976)
A review of “The House with Laughing Windows” (1976), and a few words about physical media releases of this title.
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
A review of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977), contrasting its hopeful view of aliens with Cold War era flying saucer movies.
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Lúcio Flávio (1977)
A review of Lúcio Flávio (1977), examining the historical and political conditions of Brazil surrounding the events depicted in the film, and comparing Flávio to other similar figures who reside in that complicated space of being viewed as criminals by some and revolutionaries by others.
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Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)
A review of “Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) that explores its daring stunt work and its place in 1970s independent cinema.
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The Ceremony (1971)
A review of “The Ceremony” (1971) tracing its political themes of postwar Japan, generational conflicts, and search for identity while placing it in the context of Ōshima’s filmography.
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Death Rage (1976)
A review of “Death Rage” (1976) that examines its blend of crime, revenge, and genre style while comparing it to the more iconic poliziotteschi of the era.
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Short Night of Glass Dolls (1971)
A review of “Short Night of Glass Dolls” (1971) comparing its slow-burn psychological approach to other films in the genre.
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Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)
A review of “Sacco & Vanzetti” (1971), comparing views about immigration in 1920s America and today.
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Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972)
A look at “Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan” (1972), exploring its blend of exploitation, revenge, and emotional depth.
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The Final Programme (1973)
A review of “The Final Programme” (1973), calling for its reassessment for the uncompromising vision of its director.
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Beauty and the Beast (1978)
A review of “Beauty and the Beast” (1978), exploring its singular mood and unique vision of this well-known fairy tell.
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The Battle Wizard (1977)
A review of “The Battle Wizard” (1977), a wuxia fantasy from the Shaw Brothers adapted from Louis Cha’s novel “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.”
