Category Archives: Film
This Summer We’re Channelling: Ursula Andress in “Dr. No”
From the very beginning, there has been much more than what meets the eye to the archetypal Bond Girl. And I perfectly understand why, for some, Ursula Andress will always remain the epitome of the Bond Girl. Read More
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Our Summer Manifesto
Life itself was Abbas Kiarostami’s greatest inspiration, so this summer we let ourselves be guided by his words. Read More
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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