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Friends for three days that spring

Romy Schneider photographed by Helga Kneidl, Paris, 1973. For original format and size, visit the Kai Middendorff Galerie   When I asked artist Marianna Gefen to create a portrait of Romy Schneider, she made this abstract painting in two versions, … Read More →

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“Compositions and camera movement had to have a conceptual reason”: In conversation with cinematographer Adrian Teijido

Fernanda Torres in ”Ainda estou aqui”, 2024   I’m Still Here is director Walter Salles’ (Central Station, On the Road, The Motorcycle Diaries) first feature in 12 years. Set mostly during the time of Brazil’s military dictatorship, and based on … Read More →

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“I like to think with pencil in hand”: In conversation with graphic designer F Ron Miller

Theatrical poster by F Ron Miller for the Cinema Guild release of “Matt and Mara”, directed by Kazik Radwanski     Much of Jean-Luc Godard’s Vivre sa vie focuses on Anna Karina’s face and the sensitivity of her expressions. F … Read More →

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March Newsletter: Adolescence, Barbarian Days, and Amerigo

    Photos: Classiq Journal     “The particulars of new places grabbed me and held me, the sweep of new coasts, cold, lovely dawns. The world was incomprehensibly large, and there was still so much to see… I liked … Read More →

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Lean On Pete: In conversation with production designer Ryan Warren Smith

Chloë Sevigny and Charlie Plummer in “Lean on Pete”. Photo by Scott Patrick Green – © Lean on Pete LLC   I wish I watched Lean On Pete on the big screen. Andrew Haigh’s characters feel real, people you want … Read More →

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