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Articles tagged "james stewart" Film FeatureUnchartered Territory: The Making of an Icon in The James Stewart Western Collectionby Matthew Sorrento[13.Nov.08] :. As he headed westward in his films, a new, darker Jimmy Stewart helped redefine a genre. NewsJames Stewart rides his acting range in six-disc collectionby Bruce Dancis [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][23.May.08] :. Of all the male stars from Hollywood’s “Golden Age” in the 1930s, `40s and `50s, James Stewart may have been the most versatile. Yet while many modern moviegoers are familiar with... Featured Article Film DVD ReviewIts A Wonderful Life: Two-Disc Collectors Setby Zeth Lundy[3.Dec.07] :. Contrary to its public image, Frank Capra's greatest film is a dark and turbulent tale of surrender and sacrifice, of human frailty and defeatism, of that proverbial ledge from which hopes and dreams are thrown to the raging waters.  NewsFast-paced ‘Scarface’ pushed `30s violence limits, stirred censorsby Bruce Dancis [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][1.Jun.07] :. Two important and controversial Hollywood films—one from 1932, the other from 1950—are among the most intriguing recent DVD releases. The notoriety of the original Scarface,...  Film FeaturePixilated: Frank Capra’s Columbia Yearsby Zeth Lundy[23.Jan.07] :. Capra's films of the '30s are seminal works and cannot be underestimated; their influence on American film has been viral, forever infiltrating the structural and thematic templates of contemporary cinema.  TV ReviewDirected by John Fordby Cynthia Fuchs[7.Nov.06] :. Ford's brusque manner is well known, inspiring equal parts fear, respect, and awe among the many interviewees assembled for this look-back at his career and reputation. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)by Jesse Hassenger[12.Apr.04] :. The circus crew is depicted as a cross between Santa's Workshop and the U.S. Army; they are impossibly virtuous, toiling endlessly for the delight of children. You Can’t Take It With You (1938)by Chris Robé[25.Mar.03] :. Reveals the liberation offered by non-alienating work and examines the matrices between class and gender, as few other films do. PopMatters Pick Film ReviewRear Window (1954/2000)by Michael WardRear Window's theatrical rerelease is, among other things, a showcase for mainstream moviedom's emergent special effects technologies. |
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