Political Movies: 100 Most Significant–No. 90: “Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion” (1970) by Italian Director Elio Petri

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970): Italy’s Oscar Winner, Starring Gian Maria Volonté

00 Experiencing Hitchcock–Auteur

Research in progress, Aug 8, 2024 Andrew Dellanco, Required Reading, 1997, p. ix Amer li ahs been dedicated to the idea that individual human beings can break free of the strictures and structures of thought into which they are born. That by reimagining this world, they can change it. Hitchcock: You can reimagine the world, […]

Annihilation (2018): Alex Garland’s

Based on the novel by Jeff VanderMeer, Annihilation follows a group of military personnel as they enter The Shimmer, a mysterious, destructive, ever-growing alien region.

Girl With the Needle, The: Magnus von Horn’s Timely Abortion Drama (Cannes Film 2024, Good if Not Great Films) (Abortion, Adoption)

In Magnus von Horn’s urgently timely drama, The Girl With the Needle, Vic Carmen Sonne delivers a powerful performance as a seamstress in post-World War I Copenhagen.

Movie Sars: Child Stars–Cristina Ricci, from “Addams Family Values” to

Cristina Ricci Close-up of Christina Ricci as Wednesday in Addams Family Values Christina Ricci’s child star career began with standout performances in films like The Addams Family and Casper, where her talent and on-screen presence shone through. As she transitioned to more mature roles, Ricci garnered critical acclaim for her performances in films like The Ice Storm, The Opposite of […]