Operation Crossbow (1965)
This fast-paced, intense action thriller makes better use of its big cast than your typical all-star production. It plugs its characters into the story with smooth logic and always with an eye on moving the narrative forward with satisfying efficiency. The film is loosely read more
O Diabo e a Carne / Flesh and the Devil (1926) Nós, enquanto cinéfilos, estamos sempre fazendo escolhas. Temos de escolher nosso filme favorito, atriz, ator, diretor, roteirista, dupla e década favorita da história do cinema. E então vamos um passo adiante e temos de escolher nosso filme read more
Leo von Harden (John Gilbert) and Ulrich von Eltz (Lars Hanson) are long-time pals, having grown up together and served together in the military, sharing a bunk in the barracks. As kids, they made a blood pact to ensure their undying bond. They’re such good pals they’ve even got their own “Isle read more
Flesh And The Devil (1927)
Silent movies are tricky to watch. I either have to be in the mood to watch one or I've got to really like the film's cast. Most of the time, I find them really slow and less engaging than sound pictures. But when the right one comes along, I ain't moving from that te read more
Welcome to the introductory post for our Feminist Fridays series! Keep in mind that many of the comments contained herein are tongue-in-cheek in nature and are not intended to offend or inflame those who may take them otherwise. Also, these posts are not intended to be scholarly or academic or other read more
Greta Garbo and John Gilbert Since getting into the early talkies, I’ve been thinking I ought to try silent films, but I’ve found it difficult. Voices are just about everything for me, and with most of my favourite actors the voice is hugely important – so I struggle to get engross read more
O Diabo e a Carne (1926) / Flesh and the Devil (1926) Nós, enquanto cinéfilos, estamos sempre fazendo escolhas. Temos de escolher nosso filme favorito, atriz, ator, diretor, roteirista, dupla e década favorita da história do cinema. E então vamos um passo adiante e temos de escolher nosso read more
