Reviews
Wednesday, August 25 2010
'The Edge of the World' Beautifully Conveys the 'Real' Realism of British Cinema
The Edge of the World has a very loose narrative structure and in many respects the Scottish landscape becomes the major protagonist at the expense of dramaturgy and character portrayal.
Thursday, January 29 2009
Michael Powell Double Feature
‘Age of Consent’ is a rather unfortunate swan song, but ‘A Matter of Life and Death’ makes this DVD set well worth it.
Thursday, August 28 2008
The Small Back Room
Powell's groundbreaking blend of art and terror cut short a career at its most innovative moment.
Friday, June 27 2008
The Thief of Bagdad - Criterion Collection
Let's hope that one day such wonder at Baghdad will be possible, again.
Monday, December 15 2003
The Edge of the World (1937)
Michael Powell's work reveals the unshakable conviction that film should overwhelm the audience with an artist's deliberately crafted vision.
