Edison’s motto: “Genius is one percent inspiration, and ninety-nine prespiration.” Emerson: Geniuses stand beyond the texture of their historical circumstances; they shape circumstances. Why we have so few geniuses around to remake the tenor of our times. Owen Meredith, Last Words of a Sensitive Second-Rate Poet: “Genius does what it must, and talent does what […]
French Cinema: Tradition of Quality
July 3, 2020 by
French Cinema: Tradition of Quality Charges against it: Sterile Predominance of literary sources Script-oriented Uncreative Director as translator of literary contents, transferring to the Big Screen Share this:
Spring Breakdown: Comedy Starring Amy Poehler and Parker Posey
June 25, 2020 by
The joys and heartbreaks of college spring break are depicted in the comedy Spring Breakdown, which arrives on Blu-ray and DVD June 2 from Warner Home Video, and will also be available on demand.
Medicine for Melancholy (2008):
June 14, 2020 by
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George Floyd Impact: Black Storytelling Matters on Netflix
June 10, 2020 by
Responding to the worldwide demonstrations protesting police brutality and racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Netflix has launched a Black Lives Matter collection of films, TV shows and documentaries to help U.S. subscribers better understand the experience of Black Americans.
