Quatermass and the Pit (Baker, 1967)

Also, an earlier piece I wrote for “31 Days of Horror” on Roy Ward Baker’s insane Quatermass and the Pit.

Meshes #2: L’Avventura and Everyone Else

For August, I dive headfirst into the fractured Melodrama’s of Michelangelo Antonioni and Maren Ade. It’s sure to be a happy affair. Meshes #2.

The Battle of Algiers (Pontecorvo, 1966)

Before revolutions were televised, they looked like this. Review.

High and Low (Kurosawa, 1963)

Kurosawa’s social elevator to the gallows, descending between two very different perspectives to reveal the outrage behind blue-collar frustration. It’s the art of verbalized swordsmanship . Review.

The Music Room (Ray, 1959)

A requiem for a false dream glistens in one of Satyajit Ray’s greatest achievements. Review.

Zazie Dans le Metro (Malle, 1960)

“Stop spouting crap!” Or in the case of the potty-mouthed young Zazie, keep it coming! Malle’s film is wonderfully loony to the point of delirium, with plenty to say about the modern-day bull-shit artist. Review.

Le Départ (Skolimowski, 1967)

The eyes of purposeless youth. More Skolimowski madness and subversion at Not Coming… This time, he envisions The French New Wave on speed. Review.