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INVASION OF THE BODYSNATCHERS (56)
‘Invasion of the Bodysnatchers’ is a 1956 Science fiction horror film directed by Don Siegel Set in the small town of Santa Mira, California, the film follows Dr. Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy), a respected local physician, who returns from a medical conference to find that something is disturbingly wrong in his hometown. Several patients come…
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UN MOMENT D’EGAREMENT aka IN A WILD MOMENT
‘Un Moment D’Egarement’ (In a Wild Moment) is a provocative French dramedy directed by Claude Berri, released in 1977. The film explores desire, betrayal, and the complexities of parenthood and aging masculinity. Pierre (played by Jean-Pierre Marielle) and Jacques (played by Victor Lanoux), two middle-aged friends, decide to take a summer holiday together in Corsica.…
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SZERELMEM, ELEKTRA aka ELECTRA, MY LOVE
‘Electra, My Love’ (Szerelmem, Elektra) is a 1974 visually stunning and politically charged Hungarian film directed by Miklós Jancsó. Known for his long takes and choreographed movement, Jancsó reinterprets the classic Greek myth of Electra as an allegory of revolution, oppression, and hope. The film is notable for being shot in just 12 long takes,…
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IVANSXTC (NSFW)
‘Ivansxtc’ is a 2000 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich set in the fast-paced, hedonistic world of Hollywood. Directed by Bernard Rose, it is a scathing critique of the entertainment industry, wealth, and self-destruction, shot in a cinéma vérité style that enhances its raw, documentary-like feel. The film opens with the sudden…
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SACRED HOUSES: CINETECA MATADERO, MADRID, SPAIN
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to the Cineteca Matadero in Madrid, Spain, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. Cineteca Matadero Madrid is a cinéma located within the Matadero Madrid cultural complex in the Arganzuela district of Madrid, Spain. The cinéma is renowned for its dedication to…
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ALICE IN THE CITIES
‘Alice in the Cities’ is a poignant 1974 road movie directed by Wim Wenders. It follows a disillusioned German journalist and a young girl as they embark on an unexpected journey across Europe to search for her grandmother. The film is an early entry in Wenders’ exploration of identity, alienation, and the nomadic experience. Philip…
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LEGENDARY CAMERAS: THE ARRIFLEX 35IIC aka ARRI 2C
Being a bit of a camera buff, I thought I’d occasionally profile some of the cameras that have had a significant influence on the film industry. There is no arguing that the Arriflex 35IIC is one of them. I will eventually profile cameras before and after the 2C, which will provide context for why it…
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KILL BILL: VOL. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is a 2003 revenge thriller directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film follows Beatrix Kiddo, also known as The Bride (Uma Thurman), as she embarks on a relentless quest to take revenge on her former assassin comrades and their leader, Bill (David Carradine), who attempted to kill her on her wedding day.…
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PINK FLOYD: LIVE AT POMPEII
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii is a 1972 concert documentary film featuring the legendary rock band Pink Floyd (David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason). It features Pink Floyd performing a live set in the ancient Roman amphitheater of Pompeii, Italy. Unlike traditional concert films, it captures the band playing without an audience,…
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YEAR IN REVIEW: 2025
A visual guide to all films posted in 2025.
The Other Cinema 