I inherited a respect for Orson Welles and a love for his work from an uncle who came of age in the 1940s when Orson Welles was one of radio and cinema’s best known actor/directors. When 'Chimes at Midnight' came out, I was busy coming of age and rioting at UCLA. I heard about the film and that Welles considered it his best work, but I missed it. Then, like the mysterious Mr. Welles himself, it disappeared for decades. Now, it’s back.
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Blu-ray Review: ‘Jules and Jim – The Criterion Collection’
I can't help but highly recommend this Criterion release.
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Sometimes depression can really be beautiful.
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Classic Antonioni film registers mid-20th Century alienation.
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