The Female Animal (1958)
A review of “The Female Animal” (1958), Hedy Lamarr’s curtain call. Including some comments about story writer, Albert Zugsmith.
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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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The Adjuster (1991)
A review of “The Adjuster” (1991), a disquieting study of intimacy and distance, where fragile lives collide and boundaries quietly dissolve.
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Black Gravel (1961)
A review of “Black Gravel” (1961), discussing its themes of corruption and survival in postwar Germany.
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Anchoress (1993)
A review of “Anchoress” (1993) exploring its medieval setting, mysticism, authority, and the roles of women and folk knowledge.
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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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Teorema (1968)
A reflection on “Teorema” (1968), exploring its enigmatic visitor, symbolic imagery, and the film’s place within Pasolini’s evolving work.
