Updated October 15, 2020 I occupy a space between the academic world and the industry, a space between being a film scholar, film critic, film spectator, and film fan. —- The first time I saw Rear Window was in 1955, in Israel. It so moved, disturbed, and overwhelmed me by the impact of its images […]
Parallel Mothers: Strong Women–Penelope Cruz
January 31, 2022 by
In Pedro Almodovar’s melodrama, Parallel Mothers, Penelope Cruz’s Janis has her own secret that’s weighing on her: The baby girl she’s brought home from the hospital is not hers. She was accidentally switched with the daughter belonging to teen mother Ana (Milena Smit). Although her first instincts are to run and hide (and call an […]
Film Education: Scorsese Institute and Virtual Production Center Established at NYU
December 14, 2021 by
The institute was initiated through a gift from George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s Hobson-Lucas Family Foundation.
Cinema in Israel: Movie Theaters–Chen Cinema
October 31, 2021 by
The Chen Cinema opened in the center of Tel-Aviv in 1950 and was, at the time, one of the most lavish cinemas in town.
Indie Companies: Janus Films
Founded in 1956, Janus Films was the first theatrical distribution company dedicated to bringing international art-house films to U.S. audiences.