When it comes to stories of war, it’s often not the soldiers or those in charge that yield the most fascinating tales, but rather the people who existed on the periphery. Unfortunately, they’re rarely given the attention they deserve, since we tend to prioritize those who showcased clear depictions of bravery, even though so many…
Tag: film
Bad Education (2004)
“I wanted to see how far you would go…and how much I could take.” Pedro Almodóvar is a filmmaker who is very much aware of the power he has over his audience. He is a skilful artist who has mastered both the art of writing and visual composition, creating works that are as beautiful as…
Trouble in Paradise (1932)
Few filmmakers can lay claim to having a career even marginally as successful as Ernst Lubitsch, whose work as a writer and director quite literally changed the way the film industry viewed comedy. Choosing his masterpiece is a challenging endeavour since there are a number of terrific films that he helmed during his peak, which…
The Postmodern Pelican 