Author Archives: Fabrizio del Wrongo

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About Fabrizio del Wrongo

Recovering liberal arts major. Unrepentant movie nut. Aspiring boozehound.

Movie Poster Du Jour: “Il Grido”

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: French poster for Antonioni’s “Il Grido.” Design by Boris Grinsson, one of the major French poster designers of the period. Related More on Grinsson.

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Linkage

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Ann Coulter has some amusing soccer observations. I’m with her on the comparison to the metric system. When I was in college it was a thing for women to take self-defense classes in order to learn … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Les Cousins”

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Italian poster for this staple of the French New Wave. Featuring art by the mysterious Donelli, whose splashy watercolor style graced a few New Wave posters, including a couple for Godard’s “My Life to Live.” Godard … Continue reading →

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“Privilege” and “Lonely Boy”

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I spent some time with the DVD of Peter Watkins’ 1967 “Privilege” the other day. Confession: I didn’t get much out of the movie, which features Watkins’ usual combo of showy modernist stratagems and semi-hysterical point-making. I found … Continue reading →

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And Then the Dream Reigns Supreme

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “You have suffered a great deal, sir?” said Franz inquiringly. Sinbad started and looked fixedly at him, as he replied, “What makes you suppose so?” “Everything,” answered Franz, — “your voice, your look, your pallid complexion, … Continue reading →

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Ooh La La

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Since it’s Father’s Day (or just was, anyway), I’m curious what you all think the best man song is. For me it’s probably “Ooh La La,” which was written by Ronnies Lane and Wood and originally … Continue reading →

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Père Jules and Juliette

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: In “L’atalante,” a young girl from the French provinces, named Juliette, marries a barge operator. His occupation seems a promise of escape, and she dreams of traveling the world with him. But marriage isn’t all it’s … Continue reading →

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Straw Dogs”

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Surely one of the iconic movie advertising images of its era. When the eyeglasses have been broken, you know you’re in for trouble. One of my favorite symbolic chestnuts. Related Paleo Retiree on the “Straw Dogs” … Continue reading →

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And I Thought I Knew What a Buccaneer Was Like

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: As I was waiting, a man came out of a side room, and at a glance I was sure he must be Long John. His left leg was cut off close by the hip, and under … Continue reading →

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