OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok (1964)
A review of “OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok” (1964), the second title in Kino Lorber’s OSS 117 boxed set. Continuing the Eurospy adventures of Jean Bruce’s literary character that predates Bond.
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High Noon (1952)
A review of “High Noon” (1952), with an assessment of its place in the Western film genre.
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Cobra Woman (1944)
A review of “Cobra Woman” (1944), with an appreciation for its camp, charm, and South Seas adventure aesthetics.
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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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The Unknown (1927)
A review of “The Unknown” (1927), discussing themes of consent and bodily autonomy in the silent film era.
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Marty Supreme (2025)
A review of “Marty Supreme” (2025), and how Josh Safdie can make me care about what happens to terrible people.
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OSS 117 Is Unleashed (1963)
A review of “OSS 117 Is Unleashed” (1963) discussing the literary output of Jean and Josette Bruce, and how 117 predates 007.
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Night of the Juggler (1980)
A review of “Night of the Juggler” (1980) discussing its social commentary regarding class and race.
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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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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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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.
