From the Vaults Sergio Corbucci directed The Slave (Italian: Il figlio di Spartacus, lit. The Son of Spartacus), an Italian peplum starring Steve Reeves and Gianna Maria Canale. The Slave The Slave is an unofficial sequel to Kubrick’s 1960 blockbuster epic, Spartacus (starring Kirk Douglas), as it mentions the character of Varinia, specifically created for the […]
Slave, The (1962): Sergio Corbucci’s Sand-and-Sandal Adventure, Starring Steve Reeves in his Best Role
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Alcarràs: Catalan Director Carla Simón’s Award-Winning Family Drama (Spain, Women in Film)
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A family of peach farmers in rural Catalonia learn that the summer harvest is to be their last in Alcarràs, Carla Simón’s second feature. From left: Joel Rovira, Ainet Jounou and Isaac Rovira in ‘Alcarràs’ COURTESY OF LLUISTUDELA Shifting from the childhood memories that shaped her 2017 feature debut, Summer 1993, Carla Simón expands her […]
Hannah Arendt (2012): German Director Margarethe von Trotta’s Biopic of German-Jewish Philosopher and Political Theorist, Starring Barbara Sukowa.
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Margarethe von Trotta directed Hannah Arendt, a stirring biopic starring Barbara Sukowa, centering on the life of German-Jewish philosopher and political theorist.
Killer of Sheep (1978): Second Look at Charles Burnett’s Masterpiece
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Charles Burnett wrote, produced, and directed Killer of Sheep, one of the most brilliant features debuts in the history of American cinema.
Godfather, The: Best American Film Ever? 50th Anniversary
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The Cast Looks Back on Legendary Oscar-Winning Picture and Shares Insights on the Production
