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Articles related to "Orson Welles"
Classic Films of Orson Welles Citizen Kane. Macbeth. Touch of Evil. Director and actor Orson Welles was the force behind these classic movies, as well as Othello, Mr. Arkadin and The Trial. orson welles films • orson welles director • citizen kane • touch of evil • macbeth
Review of KING OF HARLEM Review of historical PI novel, THE KING OF HARLEM orson welles • pi • king • harlem • stephen philips
CITIZEN KANE on DVD: It's Terrific! My review of the recent release of CITIZEN KANE on DVD. citizen kane • orson welles • classic movies
H.G. Wells: Prophet and Sci Fi Master A brief biography of H.G. Wells, British author. h.g. wells • science fiction • orson welles • <i>the war of the worlds</i>
Orson Welles' Classic Restored <i>Touch of Evil</i> is finally presented in its final form, as the director intended. orson welles • charlton heston • janet leigh • film noir • film
Rita Hayworth: Golden Gilda Rita Hayworth was a beautiful actress and an incredible dancer, but she was also deeply troubled and followed by the private demons brought on by Alzheimer's that destroyed her career, and ultimately, her life. rita hayworth movies hollywood film studio dancer
The Lady from Shanghai This bizarro film noire, with its unforgettable climax, still casts an hypnotic spell after all these years the lady from shanghai • orson welles • rita hayworth • errol flynn • film noire
THE OPPOSING FACES OF CITIZEN KANE (Part One of Two) Last year, the American Film Institute ranked CITIZEN KANE as the greatest American motion picture of all time. I suspect that some of the 1941 film's lasting appeal is due to the psychological complexity and ambiguity of its protagonist, Charles Foster Kane (played by Orson Welles). In this two-part article, I argue that the film depicts Kane as somehow indefinable, yet proceeds to offer a series of "hidden clues" about his true nature. motion picture • citizen kane • orson welles • rosebud
THE OPPOSING FACES OF CITIZEN KANE (Part Two of Two) Last year, the American Film Institute ranked CITIZEN KANE as the greatest American motion picture of all time. I suspect that some of the 1941 film's lasting appeal is due to the psychological complexity and ambiguity of its protagonist, Charles Foster Kane (played by Orson Welles). In this two-part article, I argue that the film depicts Kane as somehow indefinable, yet proceeds to offer a series of "hidden clues" about his true nature. citizen kane • motion picture • orson welles • rosebud
War of the Worlds
A review of the movie "War of the Worlds", directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise. cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
The Big BOO! In the 1930s most Americans accepted commercial radio as a pleasant diversion. Then on Halloween Eve 1938, a 23 year-old director and actor named Orson Welles demonstrated radio's power. radio • panic • welles • wells • cbs
Citizen Kane Screenplay For Sale The script behind Citizen Kane, and the Oscar it received, are up for auction...but is it worth the money? ciizen kane for sale • citizen kane • citizen kane at sothebys • citizen kane auction • orson welles
From Out of the Past Does the sound of static followed by a chilling laugh make you shudder with fear? Does the sound of hoofbeats across the prairie make you reach for your cap pistol? This article is for you then, read, and remember... shadow • amos and andy • lone ranger • roy rogers • fran striker
History Shakespeare Style: King Henry IV, Part One A study of the various filmed versions of Henry IV, Pt. 1 or adaptions of that play. henry iv • henry v • sean connery • orson welles • shakespeare
Moby Dick (1956) Film Review Determined to destroy the white whale that cost him his leg, Captain Ahab (Gregory Peck), relentlessly pursues the scarred, white leviathan, Moby Dick. moby dick film review 1956 • gregory peck in moby dick • orson welles in moby dick • herman melville's novels • historical accuracy of moby dick film 1956
The Complete Mr. Arkadin Criterion released a new, carefully reconstructed version of "Mr. Arkadin" alongside the two other known English-language versions. orson welles • mr. arkadin • criterion collection • corinth version • confidential report
The Greatest Motion Picture Sequences -- Part 2 This week, I delve back into film history again to discuss some more individual film sequences which I feel were the best moments ever portrayed on the silver screen. e.t. • forrest gump • philadelphia • tom hanks • sequences
The Third Man A look back at 1949 classic The Third Man the third man • carol reed • graham greene • orson welles • joseph cotten
War Movie: Catch-22 (1970) Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22 came to the big screen in 1970. Alan Arkin, Jon Voight, Richard Benjamin, Martin Balsam, Orson Welles star in this classic anti-war film. catch-22 movie • alan arkin • richard benjamin • jon voight • anthony perkins
Dame Margaret Rutherford Although emotionally fragile and eccentric, the sweet-natured actress delighted audiences as Madame Arcati and Miss Marple through her heyday of the 1960s. margaret rutherford movies • movie actress margaret rutherford • miss marple • the vips • chimes at midnight
Dennis Hopper in Night Tide (1960) Dennis Hopper's first lead film role comes in this quirky, supernatural mermaid tale, one which expertly blurs the line between the mundane and the surreal. dennis hopper night tide • night tide movie • director curtis harrington • mermaid movie • supernatural movie
F For Fake: Life as an Art Forger In which we discuss the sad life of the professional art forger, Elmyr de Hory, who tries to put on a brave, bourgeois face in the famous Orson Welles film, F For Fake. orson welles • orson wells • forger • art forgery • elmyr de hory
Halloween More than six decades after Orson Welles' 1938 broadcast, and with full knowledge of its history, those news bulletins can still chill the blood. frontier theory • frontiers • space • mars • martians
Judy Holliday: The Smart Blonde In her short career, the intelligent and warm Judy Holliday turned the dumb blonde stereotype on its head. She was also one of the best comic talents the movies ever had. Here is part one of her short, but vibrant life. judy holliday • "born yesterday" • adolph green • betty comden • alvin hammer
Oscar Trivia: Test Your Movie Knowledge More interesting Oscar trivia! Find out the two Oscar categories in which no women have ever been nominated! Try to guess first! oscar trivia movie knowledge • five individuals won back to back oscars • three films longest run more than three half hours • oscar ceremony longest in history • who has hosted the oscar telecast the most
SF and the 20th Century, Part 1: Favorite Stories
As the 20th century comes to a close we begin a look back at the past 100 years of SF. In this first in a new series of articles I present ten of my all-time favorite stories and invite you to tell us about yours. science fiction • sf • sci-fi • the best science fiction of the 20th century • articles and essays about science fiction short st
Suspense + Surprise = <i>Dead Calm</i> Phil Noyce's Dead Calm is a masterful display of suspense and surprise. phil noyce • dead calm • nicole kidman • nicole • kidman
The 50 Greatest Oscar Moments of the 20th Century : Countdown Numbers 30 to 21 This week, we get closer and closer to the best ever, as we countdown ten more of Oscar's Greatest Moments, numbers 30 to 21. 50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • academy memorable moment • 1986 bette davis age 78 first oscar appearance sin • 1970 lillian gish awarded honorary oscar lifetime • 1967 alfred hitchcock receiving thalberg award
The Black Dahlia The obsession and mystery of the Black Dahlia is as strong today as it was in January 1947. The article will review the current body of inormation known about this case. black dahlia • elizabeth short • the murder of the black dahlia • the murder of elizabeth short • severed body
Turn on the Radio People of the Great Depression faced many hardships each day. To escape from the stress of life, each evening the family would gather in the living room. Someone would say, <i>Turn on the Radio!</i> and the fun would begin. great depression • radio • floor model radio • mary alward • mary m alward
A Shakespeare on Film Bibliography A short bibliography. shakespeare on film • bibliography • books • study
Tour Literary Dublin Dublin's famous writers range from Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and James Joyce through to Roddy Doyle today. The city is full of literary landmarks. literary dublin • ireland • writers • authors • poets
Chicago Outdoor Film Festival Grant Park The City of Chicago Outdoor Film Festival is a free event for summer nights. Classic movies are on the big screen at Grant Park on the lake front in Grant Park. chicago festival • windy city • outdoor film festival • movie night • grant park
Come Stroll Down Memory Lane The grandeur of getting dressed up to go to a fancy movie theatre may no longer exist; but for one month each year, you can go back to this magical time! theater • downtown los angeles • classic films • historic theaters • l.a.conservancy
The 13 Worst Moments in Academy Awards History Time to reflect back on the moments that did NOT make Oscar proud ... the worst moments from Oscar's first 71 years. worst moments from oscar's first 71 years • 13 worst moments in academy awards history • academy award instituted 45 second acceptance spee • 1991 jonathan demme's acceptance speech for best d • 1941 academy's virtual shutout of orson welles ma
Jane Eyre: Fanning the Flames and Seeing Double A look at Charlotte Bronte's novel <i>Jane Eyre</i>.,A look at Charlotte Bronte's novel <i>Jane Eyre</i>. jane eyre • charlotte bronte • bildungsroman • double • gothic
3:10 to Yuma Review The air is filled with flying bullets and the desert's thick with racing riders in this compelling moral drama starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale. 3:10 to yuma 2007 film review • remake 1957 • christian bale • russell crowe • western genre
Inside Men Auteurs pandering to the lowest common denominator. Today, with Inside Man, Spike Lee. Yesterday, with The Stranger,Orson Welles. inside • man • spike • lee • welles
The Thomas Crown Affair: A Review In which our author reviews The Thomas Crown Affair remake (1999) that stars Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. Denis Leary provides comic relief and plot furthering. art theft • louvre • thomas crown affair • pierce brosnan • rene russo
African-American Theatre on the Web - Part 2 federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
Captain Henry Morgan's Later Years Morgan's pirating career winds down. A title and post as lieutenant governor is conferred upon him. Now wealthy, he is one of the few pirates who ends up retiring. captain morgan • sir henry morgan • real pirate of the caribbean • true pirate of the caribbean • real-life pirate of the caribbean
Double Feature: Rita Hayworth Rita Hayworth will always be Gilda, but her skill extended beyond being a screen temptress. She was one of the best dancers of the golden age of musicals. Here are two of her most accomplished performances. cover girl • you were never lovelier • gene kelly • fred astaire • dancing
DVDs for Mystery Fans Looking for something to buy that mystery book lover on your holiday shopping list? Consider a classic, or more recent, mystery movie to complement their reading. mystery dvds • gifts for mystery lovers • gifts for mystery readers • best mystery movies • laura
Film: The Incredible Shrinking Man While out boating "on a very ordinary summer day," Scott Carey (Grant Williams) is enveloped by a strange ocean mist, causing him to gradually shrink into oblivion. the incredible shrinking man • grant williams • richard matheson • scott carey • randy stuart
Grazalema Natural Park, Spain Grazalema Natural Park is one of Spain's most inspiring mountain areas, perfect for walking, bird watching, photography or hiking through the beautiful white villages. white villages of spain • los pueblos blancos • grazalema natural park spain • zahara • arcos de la frontera
Mischief Night Mischief night is a tradition involving pranks and minor vandalism that takes place every year on the eve of Halloween, October 30th. halloween trick-or-treat pranks • halloween mischief night • halloween vandalism • pumpkin throwing • egging houses
Paul Newman - In Memoriam Paul Newman died on September 26, 2008 at age 83. He was one of Hollywood's most respected actors and during a remarkable long carer participated in more than 50 films. paul newman • in memoriam • actor • humanitarian • joan woodward
Rod Steiger in Al Capone (1959) Rod Steiger has the title role in Allied Artists' Al Capone (1959), a movie biopic of the notorious Chicago gangster. Fay Spain, James Gregory, Nehemiah Persoff co-star. al capone (1959) • rod steiger • fay spain • james gregory • nehemiah persoff
She is playing Lady Macbeth??!! Many great (and not so great) actresses have tackled the role of Lady Macbeth. Courtney Love is the next portrayal of that powerful woman. shakespeare • courtney love • macbeth • lady macbeth • judi dench
The P Report The latest on <i>Blair Witch</i> and it's spoofs, and what I think the results of <i>Entertainment Weekly's</i> 100 greatest moments poll should be. movies • scary • blair witch • funny • entertainment weekly |
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