Laser Turntable Maker: An Audiophile’s Dream
This wonderful short documentary features a Japanese man named Sanju Chiba and his small company, ELP. ELP makes Continue reading “Laser Turntable Maker: An Audiophile’s Dream”
A Powerful Sydney Lumet Movie Starring River Phoenix
One of the greatest movies that few have heard of. Running on Empty (1988), directed by Sidney Lumet. Continue reading “A Powerful Sydney Lumet Movie Starring River Phoenix”
Mystical Actress Elenora Duse’s Power and Presence
From 1884 to 1924, Eleonora Duse was the most prominent actress in the world, as well known as any movie star today. Continue reading “Mystical Actress Elenora Duse’s Power and Presence”
The Big Joy of Poet and Filmmaker James Broughton
James Broughton (1913-1999) was a poet, writer, artist and filmmaker who was part of the San Francisco Renaissance, which preceded Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg and beat movement.
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An Inner Odyssey
Sometimes viewing a movie is something sacred; more of a spiritual experience than entertainment. This is the case with 2001: A Space Odyssey. Continue reading “An Inner Odyssey”
Profound Love Expressed in a French Cinematic Masterpiece
Amour won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 2013. It takes courage to look at life’s challenges without glorifying or glossing over anything. Continue reading “Profound Love Expressed in a French Cinematic Masterpiece”
David Brown – Legendary Producer
This 1990 interview with legendary film producer David Brown (Jaws, The Sting, Cocoon) gives a amazing insight into his thoughts on creativity and Hollywood. Continue reading “David Brown – Legendary Producer”
Harry Dean Stanton’s Swan Song
Before Harry Dean Stanton passed away in September 2017 at the age of 91, he had the good fortune of Continue reading “Harry Dean Stanton’s Swan Song”
In the Zone of “Stalker”
Stalker is a 1979 movie that tells the story of a guide taking a writer and a professor to a desolate, mysterious place called the “Zone”. Is this a vision quest? Hard to say. In some ways, the film leaves you with more questions than Continue reading “In the Zone of “Stalker””
The Lost LA Neighborhood in “The Exiles”
The Exiles is a 1961 film set in Bunker Hill, a neighborhood in Los Angeles that no longer exists. This is a stark, unrelenting Continue reading “The Lost LA Neighborhood in “The Exiles””
Maria Falconetti as Joan of Arc
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928). Unforgettable performance. Starred in one film. Never worked again. Continue reading “Maria Falconetti as Joan of Arc”