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.
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Review of KING OF HARLEM
Review of historical PI novel, THE KING OF HARLEM
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CITIZEN KANE on DVD: It's Terrific!
My review of the recent release of CITIZEN KANE on DVD.
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H.G. Wells: Prophet and Sci Fi Master
A brief biography of H.G. Wells, British author.
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Orson Welles' Classic Restored
<i>Touch of Evil</i> is finally presented in its final form, as the director intended.
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Orson Welles' Touch of Evil
Welles' 1958 noir masterpiece Touch of Evil, starring Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh, could well be the supreme representation of the genre.
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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.
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The Lady from Shanghai
This bizarro film noire, with its unforgettable climax, still casts an hypnotic spell after all these years
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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.
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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.
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War of the Worlds
A review of the movie "War of the Worlds", directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise.
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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.
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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?
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Edgar Allan Poe – Two Life and Death Poems
The Conqueror Worm and "Alone" are two of the more thoughtful-provoking poems by the Godfather of Goth, Edgar Allan Poe.
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Eyes Without a Face Movie Review
An eerie 1960 fantasy, Eyes Without a Face is especially intriguing because, a half-century later, its fictional medical science is now science fact.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Norman Lloyd Recalls Storied Work With Hitchcock
Norman Lloyd's remarkable film career has spanned seven decades and included filmmakers from Hitchcock and Chaplin to contemporary directors including Peter Weir.
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Peter Bogdanovich on the Movies
Peter Bogdanovich may be best known to contemporary audiences as the psychiatrists' psychiatrist on The Sopranos but he was one of Hollywood's great characters.
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The Complete Mr. Arkadin
Criterion released a new, carefully reconstructed version of "Mr. Arkadin" alongside the two other known English-language versions.
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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.
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The Third Man
A look back at 1949 classic The Third Man
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1939: Hollywood's Best Year Revisited in July
Classic movie fans who own a TV will be salivating shamelessly throughout July, when Turner Classic Movies screens 39 great Hollywood films from the watershed year 1939.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Interview: Bruce McDonald on Pontypool
In Part #1 of this exclusive interview, director Bruce McDonald (Roadkill, Dance Me Outside) talks about his new horror movie Pontypool. Movie opens March 6th.
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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.
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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!
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Review: King Vidor's The Crowd (1928)
The Crowd may be the greatest American film you've never seen. A time capsule of the Twenties, it boasts an unapologetic social conscience and a dazzling style.
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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.
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Suspense + Surprise = <i>Dead Calm</i>
Phil Noyce's Dead Calm is a masterful display of suspense and surprise.
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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.
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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.
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Top Ten Irritations About Television Programs
Watching television used to be enjoyable. Even with only a few stations, it seemed that one could find a good show that was agreeable and pleasing to all.
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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.
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A Shakespeare on Film Bibliography
A short bibliography.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Joan Fontaine, Star of Golden Age of Hollywood
Joan Fontaine has thrilled and entertained generations of movie-goers. At age 91, Joan is as vibrant as ever, especially on the Internet - MySpace and YouTube.
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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.
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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>.
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2009 Florida Film Festival Feature Winners
The 18th Annual Florida Film Festival concluded over the weekend and awarded prizes to several outstanding entries in the American Independent Competition.
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An Interview with Hugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy's the kind of actor who gives his all to a part. After appearing in a string of romcoms, he tackles serious subject matter in Adam.
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David Gordon Green – Indie Art to Hollywood Hit
David Gordon Green appears to reach his dramatic pinnacle with Snow Angels, and the indie director finally answers the Hollywood call with a comedy, Pineapple Express.
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Inside Men
Auteurs pandering to the lowest common denominator. Today, with Inside Man, Spike Lee. Yesterday, with The Stranger,Orson Welles.
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Special Days in History - May 6th Anniversaries
Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
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