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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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Orson Welles' Classic Restored
<i>Touch of Evil</i> is finally presented in its final form, as the director intended.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mischief Night
Mischief night is a tradition involving pranks and minor vandalism that takes place every year on the eve of Halloween, October 30th.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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