The film is notable for its lesbian subplot–the attraction to Lulu of Countess Augusta Geschwitz, whose character is defined by masculine look; she wears a tuxedo.
Pandora’s Box (1929): Making of Pabst’s “Scandalous” Masterpiece, Starring Louise Brooks (Behind-the Scenes, Critical reception)
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Pandora’s Box (1929): Pabst’s Stunning, Controversial Version of Wedekind’s Plays, Starring American Louise Brooks in Best-Known Role (Lesbian, Censorship)
June 28, 2024 by
Georg Wilhelm Pabst directed Pandora’s Box, a German silent drama starring Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, and Francis Lederer. The film follows Lulu, a seductive woman whose uninhibited nature brings ruin to herself and all those around her. The film is based on Frank Wedekind’s plays Erdgeist (“Earth Spirit.” 1895) and Die Büchse der Pandora (“Pandora’s […]
A Quiet Place: Day One–Interview with Writer-Director Michael Sarnoski (Krasinski’s “Quiet Place” Franchise)
June 28, 2024 by
Director Michael Sarnoski Interviewed Only About the Cat Writer-director Sarnoski talks about animal character Frodo, why he never hisses at aliens and what was the toughest shot. ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ PARAMOUNT PICTURES (This story contains spoilers) A Quiet Place: Day One is a thriller about tuxedo cat named Frodo navigating his way through apocalyptic […]
Politics 2024: Debate of Biden Vs. Trump–Disastrous, Depressing, Shallow on Many Levels
June 28, 2024 by
CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are drawing fire for not correcting Trump’s lies during Thursday night’s debate, which many are saying was a disaster for Joe Biden.
Sex Scandals: France’s National Film Board Gets Three-Year Sentence on Sexual Assault Charges
June 28, 2024 by
Dominique Boutonnat received a sentence, including two suspended, on charges he sexually assaulted his 19-year-old godson. He has resigned from the CNC.
