This liturgical-surrealistic parable evokes the model-like events of the second decade of the century as reflected Read More »
Daily Archives: August 4, 2024
The Quiet American (2002) Phillip Noyce, Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Thi Hai Yen Do
British Thomas Fowler enjoys his life in Saigon working as a reporter for the London Times Read More »
The Drifting Avenger (1968) Jun’ya Satô, Ken Takakura, Ken Goodlet, Judith Roberts
Ken, son of a former samurai settles with his family in the west from Japan. Read More »
Max Havelaar (1976) Fons Rademakers, Peter Faber, Sacha Bulthuis, Adendu Soesilaningrat
An idealistic Dutch colonial officer posted to Indonesia in the 19th century is convinced that he can make the kinds of changes Read More »
Rue des Prairies AKA Rue de Paris (1959) Denys de La Patellière, Jean Gabin, Marie-José Nat, Claude Brasseur
Life in a one-parent family with a focus on the parent, Henri Neveu (Jean Gabin) Read More »