The Wages of Fear is undeniably one of the greatest films of all time. Henri-Georges Clouzot became something of a name director through this film, but the movie was chopped down in the editing process for the US release so many viewers did not get to see the fantastic original version (it was edited because … Continue reading The Wages of Fear – Blu-Ray Review
How do you feel about being lumped in with Wesley Snipes? Noam Chomsky: With? With Wesley Snipes as the two most recognizable faces of the tax resistance movement. Noam Chomsky: Never heard of Leslie Snipes, I’m afraid. Wesley Snipes, you never saw Major League? White Men Can’t Jump? Noam Chomsky: I’ve heard of it, but…he’s the author? He’s … Continue reading Armed Response – DVD Review
The Haunting is a 1963 film directed by Robert Wise, based on a novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House. Wise, of course, was one of the great old-fashioned directors—he did a bit of everything, including The Day the Earth Stood Still, the film noir Odds Against Tomorrow with Harry Belafonte, West Side … Continue reading The Haunting – Blu-Ray Review
The Vikings kicked off the boom of Viking films in the late '50s and early '60s, and even spawned an unofficial remake by Mario Bava Erik The Conqueror. Kirk Douglas originated the project as a starring vehicle with his own production company, Bryna Productions. However, the executives demanded an additional star, hence the appearance of Tony Curtis playing … Continue reading The Vikings – Blu-Ray Review
No, it's not that smug middle-class wankery that is out in cinemas now by Sally Potter. This is the bonafide absurdist cult classic comedy, starring Peter Sellers at the peak of his genius. It's one of Blake Edwards' finest comedies, and it boggles the mind that Eureka didn't include it in its Masters of Cinema … Continue reading The Party – Blu-Ray Review
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