I wonder what audiences thought to themselves after the initial release of The White Sheik. Perhaps they thought this “Fellini” guy would fizzle out and make a handful of comedy films here and there. His first solo directing venture, The White Sheik marks Fellini’s early foray into the genre of comedy. The Italian […]
Ewan Gleadow
Fail Safe – A tension fuelled analysis of Cold War hysteria (Review)
Regardless of era, generation, class or political leaning, the premise of nuclear war is a truly terrifying thought. The idea that we could all be blown away in a moment, crushed by a cloud of radiation and be no more in a matter of seconds is rather terrifying. There have […]
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders – A brain teasing Euro oddity (Review)
Czechoslovakia is a country whose films I am not familiar with one iota. Not one single watch from their vast, lavish works. No modern, contemporary pieces to plunge into to get a feel for the genre, nor an ounce of knowledge about its New Wave efforts or its ability to […]
Kiki’s Delivery Service – An expectantly charming Ghibli treat (Review)
Studio Ghibli animations excel at showcasing the hard work of a large group of animators, every film they make is nothing short of wonderful. Their storylines are fascinating, uniquely charming and otherwise happy to plod along at any pace they see fit. They expect the audience to just follow along […]
What’s New, Pussycat? – Carry On-Like entry into Woody Allen’s mammoth filmography (Review)
With a talented trio of Peter O’Toole, Peter Sellers and an introduction of Woody Allen, it’s a genuine surprise that What’s New, Pussycat? tanks this badly and this quickly. The 1965 piece pools together an impressive cast of comedy greats and acting legends, yet everyone involved comes off as, at the very least, […]
The African Queen: A thrilling ride down a shallow river (Review)
John Huston has swiftly become a fascination of mine. His directing style and visibility in some of cinema’s finest and best-remembered projects has elevated him to a status that kept his direction relevant for the forty years of his career and forty more after he’s passed away. His work on […]