Film Theory: Bourdieu, Pierre–French Philosopher and Sociologist
Pierre Bourdieu (French: August 1, 1930–January 23, 2002) was a French sociologist, anthropologist, philosopher, and public intellectual. Bourdieu’s contributions to the sociology of education, theory of sociology, sociology of aesthetics have achieved influence in several related fields (e.g. anthropology, media and cultural studies, education, popular culture, the arts). In his academic career he was primarily […]
Film Theory: Morin, Edgar
French sociologist Edgar Morin (1960), in his “embourgeoisement theory,” describes a process of change in the social functions of movie stars.
Directors: Foreign Filmmaker in Hollywood, Strangers in Paradise: August, Bille (The House of the Spirits)
“The House of the Spirits,” his first American feature, was both a critical and commercial failure, thus qualifying him to my category of “Exiles in Hollywood,” or “Strangers in Paradise.”
Death in Hollywood: Vigo, Jean (French Director of L’Atalante), Dead at 29 (Tubercolosis)
Jean Vigo (French: April 26, 1905–October 5, 1934) was a French film director who helped establish poetic realism in film in the 1930s. His work influenced French New Wave cinema of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Vigo was born to Emily Clero and the militant anarchist Miguel Almereyda. Much of Vigo’s early life was […]
Hollywood 2021: October-December Film Releases
October-December 2021 Film Releases In the next 70 days, we will be seeing over 90 films! OCTOBER Oct 1 THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 (MGM) animated Oct 1 THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK (WB-New Line) by Alan Taylor: Michael Gandolfini, Leslie Odom Jr, Corey Stoll, Alessandro Nivola, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Ray Liotta Oct 1 OLD […]
Actors: Bette Davis as Influencer, Role Model
I’m sure I learned more from Bette Davis than anyone. She has enormous presence, a sense of surprise. She sets you up like a great boxer and BAM!
Film as Subversive Art: Tribute to Amos Vogel A Retrospective by the Austrian Film
In New York City, his new home, Vogel became one of the world’s most influential film curators: first as the founder of the Cinema 16 film society (1947-63), and later as the co-founder of the New York Film Festival (1963-68).
Backfire (1950): Vincent Sherman’s Film Noir, Starring Edmond O’Brien, Virginia Mayo, Gordon MacRae, Viveca Lindfors
Vincent Sherman directed Backfire a crime film noir, starring Edmond O’Brien, Virginia Mayo, Gordon MacRae, Viveca Lindfors, and Dane Clark.
Death in Hollywood: Chandler, Jeff–Back Injury (Malpractice), Died at 42
He died on June 17, 1961. The cause was a blood infection complicated by pneumonia.
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Movie Stars: Bronson, Charles–Background, Career, Awards
Research in Progress: Sep 27, 2021 Charles Bronson Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: No Social Class: lower-working, father coal miner Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: 11th of 15 siblings Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other Noms: Other Awards: Frequent Collaborator: Screen Image: character actor Last Film: […]