Dirty Shame, John Waters' new “carnal-concussion” comedy, is more a return to roots than a return to form. As a celebration of the libido and every form of sexual practice, it bears thematic resemblance to Waters' earlier rude, anarchic pictures. In treatment and sensibility, however, it's a comedy with an extremely soft and generous heart.
Small-Town America in Film: The Fall and Decline of Community: My Book
August 29, 2004 by
Images of Small-Town America (from the book “Small-Town America in Film: The Fall and Decline of Community”)
Oscar Directors: Stevens, George (1904-1975)–Classic Hollywood Cinema; Critical Reputation, Then and Now
August 29, 2004 by
Evaluating the career of George Stevens, who was born on December 18, 1904, presents a tough challenge for film historians and critics. His artistic reputation has been in such decline that it's easy to forget that in the 1950s, Stevens was the most prestigious filmmaker working in Hollywood.
Movie Stars: Grant, Cary: Hollywood’s Ultimate Movie Star
August 29, 2004 by
In his long and successful career, Cary Grant represented the epitome of the elegant, suave, and urbane man. He became the eternal fantasy of the seductive man–daft, sophisticated, marvelously dressed
Movie Stars: Brando–Greatest Actor, Reluctant Star
August 16, 2004 by
Brando's life was full of paradoxes, neuroses, and contradictions. His career represented a unique blend of scandal and excess, myth and fact, use and abuse of talent.
