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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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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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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Storm Fear (1955)
A review of “Storm Fear” (1955) that examines its blend of crime, family conflict, and bleak winter tension.
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Fantasia (1940)
A review of “Fanstasia” (1940), looking at its pioneering technological achievements in both animation and audio techniques.
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He Ran All the Way (1951)
A review of “He Ran All the Way” (1951) that examines its tight pacing, claustrophobic tension, and character dynamics.
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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.”
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The Super Inframan (1975)
A review of “Super Inframan” (1975), when the Shaw Brothers ventured beyond straight martial arts into Tokusatsu territory.
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Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)
A review of “Alice, Sweet Alice” (1976), examining its importance in the history of cinematic horror, and why it still stands up today.
