Black Gravel (1961)
A review of “Black Gravel” (1961), discussing its themes of corruption and survival in postwar Germany.
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Inland Empire (2006)
Impressions I received after a rewatch of David Lynch’s “Inland Empire” (2006) on the occasion of the one-year memorial of his death.
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In Memoriam: David Lynch
A tribute to David Lynch on the one-year anniversary of his death, reviewing his filmography and his contributions to both cinema and television.
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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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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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Witness to Murder (1954)
A review of “Witness to Murder” (1954) exploring the theme of dismissing women’s testimonies and considering them unreliable witnesses.
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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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Teorema (1968)
A reflection on “Teorema” (1968), exploring its enigmatic visitor, symbolic imagery, and the film’s place within Pasolini’s evolving work.
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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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MaXXXine (2024)
A review of “MaXXXine” (2024), the conclusion to Ti West’s X Trilogy. Why I enjoyed it, even though it has some flaws.
