“Something had to change for everything to stay as it was.” The Leopard (Il Gattopardo) is a historical epic of breathtaking scope and beauty. It is
Notes on film: Imitation of Life
“It’s a sin to be ashamed of what you are.” Director Douglas Sirk is now recognised as one of the great masters of Hollywood cinema.
Notes on film: Tokyo Story
“We can’t expect too much from our children”. Tokyo Story (Tôkyô monogatari) is generally regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. It regularly appears at
Notes on film: Orpheus
“Look at yourself in a mirror all your life and you’ll see death at work like bees in a hive of glass.” Orpheus (Orphée) is one
Notes on film: Double Indemnity
“I didn’t get the money and I didn’t get the woman.” Not only is Double Indemnity one of the archetypal films known as film noir
Notes on film: The Blue Angel
“A little flirting is alright but always remember she’s a predator.” The Blue Angel (Der Blaue Engel) is one of Germany’s most significant films. It is