Wednesday, November 21 2007
Breathless
It's hard to see the revolutionary aspects of Breathless is part thriller, part noir, and part romance. It’s stylish and sexy and tres cool. It's Hollywood, reimagined via Paris.
Monday, August 30 2004
Lilith (1964)
It's tempting to read this mental-institution drama as some kind of political allegory.
Tuesday, December 9 2003
Bonjour Tristesse (1958)
Draws much of its visual and dramatic effectiveness from Preminger's intelligent use of the screen process of the 1950s, Cinemascope.
Monday, July 21 2003
The Mouse That Roared (1959)
The Mouse That Roared is that rare nuclear holocaust flick you can watch with the kids.
