The recent Criterion release of MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION (1954) makes a good–not great, but still worthy–addition to our hotter younger sister collection. This 1954 Douglas Sirk soap was a big, big hit and it put Hudson on the map as a bona fide star; he’s much prettier than his co-star Jane Wyman, who looks rather puffy ... read more »
Jan 252007
The World (or, at least, New York) rediscovers Shockproof. The still, above, inspired a painting by Richard Hamilton which you can see here.
Oct 022006
RECOMMENDED READING: In the September/October 2006 issue of Film Comment, writer/director Paul Schrader’s article on, “The Film Canon – What Constitutes a Cinematic Masterpiece.” This lengthy, absorbing essay has something for everyone. For the film theorist – a discussion of why there is or should be a film canon, and what criteria should be employed ... read more »
Jul 272006
STOP THE PRESSES! (Always wanted to say that.) And start planning for the World 3-D Film Expo II, screening September 8th -17th, 2006 at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theater, and featuring the only 3-D films ever made by Budd Boetticher (Wings of the Hawk) and Douglas Sirk (Taza, Son of Cochise) – both films “not seen in ... read more »
