Wednesday, October 22 2008
Chaplin: 15th Anniversary Edition
Robert Downey Jr. is a significant reason why this 1993 effort is worth revisiting.
Monday, April 28 2008
The Orphanage (El Orfanato)
One would think the whole 'spooky child' setup would have run its course, but this film finds a few new wrinkles to explore.
Thursday, January 10 2008
All Around the World: The Best International/Indie Films of 2007
Beginning and ending with the superlative filmmaking of Jia Zhang-ke, traversing the nooks and crannies of the globe, PopMatters presents the 20 best international and indie films of 2007.
Monday, December 31 2007
The Orphanage (El Orfanato)
At once mother and child, victim and antagonist, space and inhabitant, Laura (Belén Rueda) is remarkable, but also traumatized.
Friday, September 21 2007
Cria Cuervos
Three generations, each imitating the sins of the others, await freedom in the declining years of Franco’s Spain.
Thursday, February 2 2006
Unknown Chaplin: The Master at Work (1986)
With its brilliantly in-depth and astutely investigated look at Chaplin's work, as well as its incredibly detailed and loving reconstruction of lost footage from nearly every phase of his career, this documentary should have a home in any film lover's collection.
