Reframe: Philadelphia
When director Jonathan Demme’s Philadelphia was released in 1993, it was a watershed moment. As the first big studio film … Continue reading Reframe: Philadelphia
Author: David E Phillips
Bibi and Bergman
The great Stockholm born actor Bibi Andersson had a long and remarkable career spanning six decades. She was nominated by … Continue reading Bibi and Bergman
Reframe: High Fidelity
Earlier this year John Cusack made the novel decision to tour High Fidelity throughout the country, first with a screening … Continue reading Reframe: High Fidelity
Reframe: The Verdict
“This is the case. There are no other cases.” The first thing you notice about Paul Newman in The Verdict … Continue reading Reframe: The Verdict
Goodbye Louie
When Louis CK’s seminal comedy show on FX “Louie” dropped in 2010, it set itself apart from just about any … Continue reading Goodbye Louie
Reframe: Man on Fire
The late Tony Scott had a reputation that was forever in the shadow of his brother Ridley. His older brother … Continue reading Reframe: Man on Fire
Reframe: Purple Rain
I never meant to cause you any sorrow… Purple Rain arrived in theatres on July 27, 1984. Prince was a … Continue reading Reframe: Purple Rain
Albert Finney’s Quiet Desperation
Albert Finney’s first lead of note dates all the way back to 1960’s Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. Directed by … Continue reading Albert Finney’s Quiet Desperation
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