Dont Look Back
It’s a fact that Dont Look Back had a profound impact on both documentary filmmaking and the Dylan legend. It’s a shame that he would never again be this casual in front of a camera.
Black and White
Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne
Bresson hasn’t yet freed himself from convention in the way he would in his subsequent efforts.
Night of the Living Dead
It’s a resounding success as a film, a singular historical artifact, and a great inspiration for aspiring artists who feel a strong urge to simply get out there and make something.
Superman and the Mole-Men
For a low-budget effort thrown together as a way to recoup potential losses if the television series flopped, it turned out alright, and has aged about as you would expect.
Fiend Without a Face
It’s a competent, spicy, and occasionally surreal sci-fi film from the Atomic Age.
Forbidden Games
It observes humanity in the face of tragedy and grief and remains buoyant despite the weight of its subject matter.
Ugetsu
The marketplace, the public cautiousness, the brothels—all feel legitimate, and give the ancient ghost story a solid platform upon which to unfold.
Port of Shadows
The film is wonderfully atmospheric, with a fog hanging over the city night and day.
Yojimbo
Less ambitious than the likes of Rashomon or The Seven Samurai, Kurosawa’s small-scale samurai film nevertheless finds the director at the top of his game.