“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” So said Mae West, and so lived Mae West. Though her Hollywood reign ended decades ago, echoes of her...
The Holocaust isn't an easy subject to tackle, but many films have honored its victims over the years by exploring what happened and bringing to light the injustices they experienced. Some of...
If you have read long enough of my weekly praises of the Criterion Channel, then you may think everything this channel has is glorious and worth watching. I have news for you:...
This week for our poll, we are looking ahead to our new movie series on Ingmar Bergman, and we need your help in landing the eighth and final film in our series....
Movies are a great form of entertainment due to the thrilling actions and captivating drama. But casino movies take the action to a whole other level due to the portrayal of the...
La Chienne (1931)
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Literally, "The Bitch," Jean Renoir's second sound film was a success partly because of a tragedy that occurred before its release. In the film, a painter falls for a prostitute...
This weekend will finally see Joker hitting theaters, starring the great Joaquin Phoenix playing the iconic DC clown. There's already a palpable buzz regarding his performance and how Oscar-worthy it may be....
From 1939 to 1972, Englishman Michael Powell and Hungarian émigré Emeric Pressburger collaborated on 24 feature films. Some of them would be duds, others would be classics forever part of the influencing...