With the Academy it seemed that ‘CODA’ really captured the hearts of people. It was an easier film to understand and, you know, that’s the way it went and I’m happy for them–Jane Campion
Blowin’ in the Wind: New Recording of Bob Dylan’s Iconic Tune Sells for $1.8 Million
July 7, 2022 by
The live bidding topped out at 1.2 million pounds, but an official release sent out by Christie’s cites the higher price, including commissions. The price was well over the estimate posted for the recordiong, which was in the range of 600,000 to 1 million pounds (or $716,000-$1,194,000).
Hammer: Bruce D. Clark’s Blaxploitation Movie, Starring Fred Williamson
July 7, 2022 by
From the Archive Bruce D. Clark. directed Hammer, an urban blaxploitation movie about boxing and the Mafia The film was released after the successes of Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song and Shaft, 1971 films that popularized black cinema. B.J. Hammer is played by Fred Williamson, who became a staple of the genre. Narrative: Boxer B.J. Hammer […]
July 4 Massacre: Chicago Parade–Shooting Leaves 6 Dead, Many Wounded
July 4, 2022 by
July 4, 2022–At least 6 people died during a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, and officers are searching for a suspect, police said Monday.
Happening: Abortion Films
June 29, 2022 by
Happening Photo : Courtesy of IFC Films Feminist French director Audrey Diwan’s ground-level 1960s drama follows a headstrong student (Anamaria Vartolomei) through a period of confusion and fear. The film, which takes audiences back to a time when abortion was illegal in France, serves as a timely reminder of just how scary and alienating the process […]
