The Seventh Continent Directed by Michael Haneke, 1989 Jim Wilson: Michael, you’re back. Michael Clawson: Hey there, Jim, I am indeed back and ready for action. How are you doing? Jim: Well enough. Anything exciting to report? Michael: Let’s see, since we … Continue reading.
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Episode 116: Rescreening Thief
“Could I have worked under a system where there were Draconian controls on my creativity, meaning budget, time, script choices, etc.? Definitely not. I would have fared poorly under the old studio system that guys like Howard Hawks did so … Continue reading.
Episode 108: Rescreening Donkey Skin
"There's a bit of happiness in simply wanting happiness."Jacques Demy This week on Drink in the Movies Michael & Taylor Rescreen Jacques Demy's Donkey Skin and provide a First Impression of the next Rescreening episode title, Robert Altman's Short Cuts. … Continue reading.
Episode 102: Abbas Kiarostami: Certified Copy / Close Up / The Wind Will Carry Us
"I've often noticed that we are not able to look at what we have in front of us, unless it's inside a frame."Abbas Kiarostami Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | LibSyn | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube … Continue reading.
Lola (1961)
Written by Taylor Baker 88/100 Anouk Aimée's eponymous character Lola like the film is graceful, gorgeous, and effortless. Aspects equally shared in the choreography of the camera. The depth of field present in nearly every shot from Cinematographer Raoul Coutard … Continue reading.