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
Seymour Cassel: From Cassavettes To Wes Anderson
In a career that spanned an astonishing seven decades, Seymour Cassel accumulated over two hundred credits on television and film … Continue reading Seymour Cassel: From Cassavettes To Wes Anderson
Varda by Agnes
Throughout much of Agnes Varda’s long and extraordinary career in cinema, I often felt her work was a bit undervalued. … Continue reading Varda by Agnes
Luke Perry’s “Normal Life”
Luke Perry’s big break came in 1990, playing Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills 90210. Which I always thought was a bit … Continue reading Luke Perry’s “Normal Life”
Stanley Donen: Film Magician
Stanley Donen began his career as a director of sprightly musicals and comedies, then continued with gems of light drama … Continue reading Stanley Donen: Film Magician
Bruno Ganz: The Angel Hits The Ground
Bruno Ganz was of Swiss descent, but he became a titan of German cinema. His film debut came all the … Continue reading Bruno Ganz: The Angel Hits The Ground
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
As the Images Unwind: Farewell, Michel Legrand
French composer Michel Legrand had a remarkable two-decade streak of immortal film scores. From 1964’s The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg to … Continue reading As the Images Unwind: Farewell, Michel Legrand
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
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