In the early days of sound, studios were still experimenting with what worked and which actors had the voice that translated well. At the same time, Hollywood was luring in top talent...
In the month of May, as we dash through spring into summer, five more movies are now being introduced into the Criterion Hall of Fame. Okay, I'm being very snooty with that,...
Samuel Fuller was born to be outside the studio system. His films, the low-budget B-pictures that studios added to their inexpensive productions for a cheap buck, have turned out to be some of...
After producing his magnum opus, The Rules Of The Game, Jean Renoir, and his later wife, Dido Freire, fled from France to Hollywood to escape the Nazis. While he became a naturalized American citizen, Renoir...
With his recent Oscar nomination for Best Actor, Chadwick Boseman becomes the latest to receive posthumous recognition and could be on his way to winning. If he wins, Boseman would be the...
As we move into the Spring, it is time for a fresh new set of films from the Criterion Collection. For the month of April, two movies from Jean-Luc Godard and Anthony...
Akira Kurosawa and Yasujirō Ozu are the two names synonymous with Japanese cinema. They are representative of the country's post-war entertainment with the media, providing the world beautiful scenes of humanity and...
Canada is a fascinating place for Americans. The government is different, the culture is different, the laws are different (universal healthcare!), and the talent that comes from there seems neverending. What makes...
