While recently rewatching Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’Eclisse (aka The Eclipse, 1962) I received the sad news that George Romero had died. The celebrated Italian … More
Category: Michelangelo Antonioni
SURVEYING THE RED DESERT (1964)
“There’s something terrible about reality and I don’t know what it is.” – Giuliana (Monica Vitti) Modern malaise and … More
Vidal Sassoon 1928-2012
The British hairdresser who helped define the look of the swinging sixties has died. He’s probably best remembered for giving … More
FAVORITE DVD RELEASES OF 2010
Every year I try to compile a list of my favorite new DVD releases. These lists tend to focus on … More
Do You Auteur?
About 5 or 6 months ago I joined The Auteurs. The Auteurs is a Criterion sponsored film site where each … More
List Making
Pictured Above: High and Low (1963), Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) Eyes Without a Face (1960) Rocco and His Brothers (1960), … More
Michelangelo Antonioni 1912 – 2007
You ask what you should watch. I ask how I should live. It’s the same thing. – Corrado Zeller (Richard … More
Terence Stamp Turns 68
One of my favorite actors is the handsome, talented and all-around extraordinary Terence Stamp who is celebrating his 68th birthday … More
Lucio Fulci – A Look Back
Lucio Fulci b. June 17, 1927 – d. March 13, 1996 Today is the 11th Anniversary of Italian director Lucio … More
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