Thursday, June 2 2011
The Difference Between Remembering and Watching an American Classic: ‘The Hustler’
Often associated with Minnesota Fats and the glamour of pool, The Hustler is more about the dark underside of the game and the lives of its lead characters, with Jackie Gleason's well-recalled turn as Fats playing only a minor role in the drama.
Thursday, October 18 2007
Paul Newman’s Influential, Classic Performances in The Hustler and The Verdict
In an era of relatively reserved American cinema, when most actors would be concerned with their images as leading men, Newman was not afraid to experiment and go with his artistic impulses.
Monday, August 30 2004
Lilith (1964)
It's tempting to read this mental-institution drama as some kind of political allegory.
