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Read Instead…in Print
John Cassavetes loved life just as it was – and he made films about it. And this great book, Cassavetes on Cassavetes, by Ray Carney, tells it how it was. One of the best, most emotionally charged and most revealing film books I have read so far. Read More
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June Newsletter: Desperately Seeking Cindy…
June newsletter: Desperately Seeking Cindy…or Charlotte… This month’s thoughtful recommendations for a well-cultured life. Read More
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Orphée’s Death is Wearing Elsa Schiaparelli: María Casares in “Orpheus”
The ultimate femme fatale. “Death in my film is not Death represented symbolically by an elegant woman, but the Death of Orphée. Dressed in Elsa Schiaparelli, María Casares’ Princess is a haunting creation. Read More
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Read Instead…in Print
A photo of a good book about cinema. No discursive, pretentious analyses, no verbose scrutiny. Because the idea is to invite you to read the book, not read about it here. But instead of using social media, I use … Read More
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Talking Film Costume: Nina Hoss in “Barbara”
Barbara’s uniform look very much sums up the context in which the character lives, her restraint and isolation. Created by costume designer Anette Guther, Nina Hoss’ wardrobe in the film also represents Read More
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