Author Archives: classiq
Born to Run
“Who were all those strangers buying my music?” I like my favourite musicians’ gods old, grizzled and here, as Bruce Springsteen himself says about himself in his autobiography Born to Run. Not just because I love their music … Read More
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Contratiempo
“Every story has two sides. The truth, just one.” A man is accused of the murder of his mistress. He says he didn’t do it. We’ve seen it before. But the atmosphere and the way the plot unfolds in … Read More
Two Actors Who Make A Difference Elsewhere
Films and the actors who bring the characters to life on screen enrich our lives. But some actors, through the work they do outside the film sets, truly change people’s lives. Many actors and actresses have lent their name to … Read More
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Romy in Chanel: Boccaccio ’70
It’s the month of the Cannes Film Festival and, 55 years ago, on May 8th, Boccaccio ’70 was opening the 15th edition of the festival. Modeled on Boccaccio’s “The Decameron”, the four short stories of love and life in … Read More
Los Angeles as Seen in Movies
I know what you must be thinking. On what criteria can I possibly choose just five of so many films that are shot or take place in Los Angeles? Therefore, for the films on this list, you have to … Read More
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