A visual essay about the progressive tradition of the United States as seen through grave markers and monuments. Read More »
Aunt Zita (1968) Robert Enrico, Joanna Shimkus, Katina Paxinou, Bernard Fresson, Drama
While taking care of her dying aunt Zita, Annie decides to make an evening of it and experience the nightlife of Paris. Read More »
Straight Place and Show (1938) David Butler, The Ritz Brothers, Richard Arlen, Ethel Merman, Comedy, Musical
According to the scribes at a big movie studio with Fox in its logo, it is the big season at the track. Read More »
Repeat Performance (1947) Alfred L. Werker, Louis Hayward, Joan Leslie, Virginia Field, Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery
Sheila kills her husband at the start of the film with a smoking gun. We don’t know how or why. Read More »
Hong Kong Confidential (1958) Edward L. Cahn, Gene Barry, Beverly Tyler, Allison Hayes, Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller
Secret agent Casey Reed is assigned to locate a missing Arab prince kidnapped by Communists who hope to force the prince’s father Read More »
Paper Marriage (1988) Alfred Cheung, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Maggie Cheung, Joyce Godenzi, Action, Comedy
An illegal immigrant in Hong Kong, unable to get a Green Card, is subjected to humiliation, and does odd things to survive – like taking part in a mud wrestling match. Read More »
Mandara (1971) Akio Jissôji, Shin Kishida, Kôji Shimizu, Hiroko Sakurai, Drama
Two student couples stumble upon a cult dedicated to promoting the primordial human state through rape and agriculture. Read More »
P.J. (1968) John Guillermin, George Peppard, Raymond Burr, Gayle Hunnicutt, Action, Drama, Mystery
Private eye P.J. is reluctant when he gets a new job: he shall protect Maureen Preble, mistress of millionaire Orbeson, mainly from attacks by his wife and her greedy family. Read More »
J W Coop (1971) Cliff Robertson, Geraldine Page, Cristina Ferrare, Drama, Western
After losing 9 years 9 months and thirteen days to prison, cowboy J. W. Coop is released to return to life as a professional rodeo cowboy in the 60’s. Read More »
Shogun Assassin (1980) Robert Houston, Tomisaburô Wakayama, Kayo Matsuo, Minoru Ôki, Action, Adventure
Long ago there was a great samurai warrior who served his Shogun honorably. The Shogun however grew paranoid as he became more and more senile. Read More »