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.
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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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The Price of Fear (1956)
A review of “The Price of Fear” (1956) , exploring how circumstances beyond our control, and our reactions to them, can drastically change the course of our lives.
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A Hyena in the Safe (1968)
A review of “A Hyena in the Safe” (1968) that spotlights its rediscovery, mostly unfamiliar cast, and stylish early giallo twists in a tight heist thriller.
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An Appreciation of Plaza Theatre – Atlanta
An appreciation of Plaza Theatre – Atlanta, the longest continuously operating independent movie house in the city.
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Tura! (2024)
A review of “Tura!” (2024), a documentary about cult cinema icon, Tura Satana.
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Thunder on the Hill (1951)
A review of “Thunder on the Hill” (1951), looking at its place in Sirk’s oeuvre as transitional to his better-known melodramas.
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Blood Hunt (1986)
A review of “Blood Hunt” (1986) that examines its influences from quinqui cinema and the ways it diverges from the genre.
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The Bride from Hades (1968)
A review of “The Bride from Hades” (1968), that explores its tragic romance, social critique, and this adaptation’s unique take on the classic kaidan.
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Sinners (2025)
A review of “Sinners” (2025), exploring the connections of music, community, and survival in the face of ancestral trauma.
