Chance Wayne (Paul Newman) is a young drifter who may or may not dabble as an escort. His most consistent client is Alexandra del Lago (Geraldine Page), an ageing actress who yearns for her glory days as a young, desirable starlet. She spends her days engaged in various vices, whether feeding her alcoholism or satiating…
Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
Joe Clay (Jack Lemmon) and Kirsten Arnesen (Lee Remick) are two very lonely people. He is a public-relations executive heading towards middle-age without having settled down with a family, while she is the daughter of the moderately wealthy owner of a local landscaping business. They meet by chance one evening while at a party, and…
Being Two Isn’t Easy (1962)
Childhood is a challenging time, and no one seems to understand this better than Kon Ichikawa, whose exceptional comedy Being Two Isn’t Easy (Japanese: 私は二歳) is one of the most heartfelt and hilarious glimpses into the trials and tribulations of parenthood ever committed to screen. A charming and irreverent piece of filmmaking that demonstrates a…
Carnival of Souls (1962)
After a misguided attempt at drag racing results in a fatal car accident, the only survivor is Mary (Candace Hilligoss), a young woman who manages to find her way out of the wreckage without so much as a scratch – although she isn’t quite sure herself how she managed to survive. She has grown disillusioned…
Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe (2016)
In terms of European literature, Stefan Zweig was undeniably a towering figure – his work has inspired readers and artists alike over the past century, many being thoroughly captivated by the author’s control of language and distinct style, whether working in the realm of fiction or exploring his journalistic curiosities. However, many might not be…
I Used to Go Here (2020)
Kate Conklin (Gillian Jacobs) doesn’t know what she’s doing with her life. Logically, she should be happy about where she is – a graduate of a prestigious English programme at a major university, she has just published her first novel, a romantic drama set to the backdrop of an island in New England, entitled Seasons…
The Music Room (1958)
Somewhere in the region of Bengal stands a grand manor. The occupant is Biswambhar Roy (Chhabi Biswas), an incredibly rich landowner who uses his wealth to satiate his addictions – however, unlike many others, Roy’s vice isn’t alcohol or opiates, but rather music, which has always been his passion. On any given day, he could…
Amulet (2020)
Tomaz (Alec Secăreanu) is a man of indeterminate origins who currently lives in a homeless shelter somewhere in London, and during the day works as a manual labourer, never staying under the employment for one person for too long, which suits him perfectly well. His exact roots are unknown, but he is haunted by memories…
Somewhere (2010)
Most film lovers with an interest in Hollywood ephemera are aware of the Chateau Marmont – the prestigious restaurant and hotel nestled into the heart of Sunset Boulevard, and which has seen countless figures from the world of entertainment pass through its hallowed halls over the years. However, one of its most recent occupants is…
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Robert Stroud (Burt Lancaster) has been sentenced to death for the murder of two men. A young and rebellious felon, he holds very little remorse for his actions and is willing to take the punishment long before he’s going to regret his actions. However, based on a successful petition run by his mother (Thelma Ritter),…
The Postmodern Pelican 