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Innocent, The (1976): Visconti’s Swan Song, Historical Romantic Drama, Starring Giancarlo Giannini,

November 3, 2026 By

The Innocent is an early probe of toxic masculinity, a bold meditation on male vanity, self-delusion, and ultimately victimhood.

Pick of the Week

Directors: Kelly, Richard–Talent, Bad Luck, Creative Impasse?

In the course of 25 years, Richard Kelly has written and directed only three films: Donnie Darko (2001), Southland Tales (2006), and The Box (2009).

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Innocent, The (1976): Visconti’s Swan Song, Historical Romantic Drama, Starring Giancarlo Giannini,

The Innocent is an early probe of toxic masculinity, a bold meditation on male vanity, self-delusion, and ultimately victimhood.

Reviews

Pope of Greenwich Village, The (1984): Stuart Rosenberg’s Crime Dramedy, Starring Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke

This film was originally planned as the first on-screen pairing of De Niro and Pacino.

Paris Is Burning (1991): Jennie Livingston’s Seminal Docu of Gay Sub-Culture–Restored–Watch It!

It’s hard to imagine a more outcast group in American society than black and Hispanic homosexuals.

Anora: Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

Sean Baker’s Oscar-winning Anora (2024) shot several 35mm scenes in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk.

Movie When Harry Met Sally…(1989): Fake Orgasm (Erotic Cinema)

Erotic Cinema: Fake Orgazm Delivery in “When Harry Met Sally”