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Sharp, informed and insightful analysis of the 'specialised mise en scène practice' in the films of Mel Brooks.
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UK writer Brad Stevens examines the variant versions of the film Perdita Durango - in particular, the omissions in each "cut".
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This essay is included in the catalogue for Jeune, dure et pure ! Une histoire du cinéma d’avant-garde et expérimental en France, sous la direction de Nicole Brenez et Christian Lebrat, Paris-Milan,...
View ArticleL’Affaire Leconte
Some months ago, director Patrice Leconte said negative reviews should be banned. Brad Stevens responds.
View ArticleIn Praise of Trailers
In this vivid and fascinating account, Brad Stevens gives due to the trailer.
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(University of California Press, 2001) Despite the recent revival of interest in his work, Abraham Polonsky remains an unjustly neglected figure. Primarily known for his courageous stand against...
View ArticleJohn Cassavetes Filmography
John Cassavetes (1929 – 1989) Shadows (first version 1958, second version 1959) Johnny Staccato episodes: ‘Murder for Credit’ (1959), ‘Evil’ (1959), ‘A Piece of Paradise’ (1959), ‘Night of Jeopardy’...
View Article“Is That You John Wayne? Is This Me?” – Problems of Identity in Stanley...
In his underrated war film, Kubrick continues to explore ideas of identity, free will and the human-machine relation.
View ArticlePlaces in the Heart: Where Does It Happen? John Cassavetes and Cinema at the...
At one point in “I’m Almost Not Crazy…” John Cassavetes: The Man and His Work (1984), Michael Ventura’s documentary about the making of Love Streams, Ventura’s camera lingers on a written message...
View ArticleThe American Friend: Tom Luddy on Jean-Luc Godard
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View ArticleThe Spirit of Oldenburg: The 14th Oldenburg Film Festival
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View ArticleMise en scène: Dead and Loving it… Some Notes on Mel Brooks
Sharp, informed and insightful analysis of the 'specialised mise en scène practice' in the films of Mel Brooks. The post Mise en scène: Dead and Loving it… Some Notes on Mel Brooks appeared first on...
View ArticlePerdita Durango: A Case Study
UK writer Brad Stevens examines the variant versions of the film Perdita Durango - in particular, the omissions in each "cut". The post Perdita Durango: A Case Study appeared first on Senses of Cinema.
View ArticleLe Revelateur and The Grandmother
This essay is included in the catalogue for Jeune, dure et pure ! Une histoire du cinéma d’avant-garde et expérimental en France, sous la direction de Nicole Brenez et Christian Lebrat, Paris-Milan,...
View ArticleL’Affaire Leconte
Some months ago, director Patrice Leconte said negative reviews should be banned. Brad Stevens responds. The post L’Affaire Leconte appeared first on Senses of Cinema.
View ArticleIn Praise of Trailers
In this vivid and fascinating account, Brad Stevens gives due to the trailer. The post In Praise of Trailers appeared first on Senses of Cinema.
View ArticleA Very Dangerous Citizen: Abraham Lincoln Polonsky And The Hollywood Left by...
(University of California Press, 2001) Despite the recent revival of interest in his work, Abraham Polonsky remains an unjustly neglected figure. Primarily known for his courageous stand against...
View ArticleJohn Cassavetes Filmography
John Cassavetes (1929 – 1989) Shadows (first version 1958, second version 1959) Johnny Staccato episodes: ‘Murder for Credit’ (1959), ‘Evil’ (1959), ‘A Piece of Paradise’ (1959), ‘Night of Jeopardy’...
View Article“Is That You John Wayne? Is This Me?” – Problems of Identity in Stanley...
In his underrated war film, Kubrick continues to explore ideas of identity, free will and the human-machine relation. The post “Is That You John Wayne? Is This Me?” – Problems of Identity in Stanley...
View ArticlePlaces in the Heart: Where Does It Happen? John Cassavetes and Cinema at the...
At one point in “I’m Almost Not Crazy…” John Cassavetes: The Man and His Work (1984), Michael Ventura’s documentary about the making of Love Streams, Ventura’s camera lingers on a written message...
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