The best Italian neorealism films are expected to make us cry, or at least the ones that are beloved among film fans. Roberto Rosellini and Vittorio de Sica pulled on audiences heartstrings as they reminded us of the difficulty of life in the rubble of World War II. But Riso Amaro (Bitter Rice), directed by… Read More Giuseppe De Santis’ ‘Bitter Rice’: Bitter Love
While in the middle of making his famed War Trilogy, Italian neorealist master Roberto Rossellini made another film with Rome Open City star Anna Magnani. Titled L’Amore, the film is more famous for the stir it caused in the U.S. than as a film itself. But it is a marvel and a true masterpiece hidden… Read More Roberto Rossellini’s ‘L’Amore’ with Anna Magnani
Here are quick, one to two – word responses to the films I’ve watched in the past few days: It Happened One Night – 1934, Frank Capra – TCM OnDemand – Awesome. Mr. Smith Goes To Washington – 1939, Frank Capra – TCM OnDemand – Super Awesome. The Rules of the Game – 1939, Jean… Read More 1/12-14/11
This review of Criterion’s new release of Michelangelo Antonioni’s Red Desert was posted on Buzzlegoose a few days ago: http://buzzlegoose.com/film/blu-ray-review-‘red-desert’-by-michelangelo-antonioni/
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