Author Archives: Fabrizio del Wrongo

About Fabrizio del Wrongo

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

Swings

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Art, Movies | Tagged a, A Day In the Country, Charulata, Film, France, Impressionism, India, Jean Renoir, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, movies, painting, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Rococo, Satyajit Ray, swings | 6 Comments

Linkage

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Not sure if I’m more annoyed by those who look down on this or that literary genre or those who make a big deal about “genre shaming.” My advice to folks who feel “shamed”: Try not … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | Tagged Carrie Fisher, Donald Sterling, Friedrich Nietzsche, Hillary Clinton, Vladimir Putin | 3 Comments

Movie Poster Du Jour: “The Golden Coach”

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Sort of reminds me of that old A-ha video. With art by Clement Hurel. Related Some background on Hurel along with some more posters.

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Anna Magnani, Clement Hurel, Film, France, Jean Renoir, Movie Posters, movies, The Golden Coach | Leave a comment

“Velvet Hustler”

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This 1967 crime picture, directed by Toshio Masuda, has a light, off-the-cuff quality. It’s perhaps too casual to qualify as lyrical, yet it seems to inhabit a musical universe, like one of Rene Clair’s early sound … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Film, Japan, Kobe, movies, Tetsuya Watari, Toshio Masuda, Velvet Hustler, yakuza | Leave a comment

Some Snaps I Took in Atlanta

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I was in Atlanta recently for work. Thought I’d share some photos I took. This ferris wheel was right outside the hotel at which I stayed. I guess urban ferris wheels are a thing now? If … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Media, Personal reflections, Photography, Television, Travel | Tagged Atlanta, CNN, creepshots, malls, Peachtree Street | 15 Comments

Movie Poster Du Jour: “Madame De…”

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This is an earlier edition of this poster, bearing the printed signature of designer Guy Gerard Noël. Noël was one of the greats of French movie poster design, known for his bold use of line and … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux, Film, France, Guy Gerard Noël, Madame De..., Max Ophuls, Movie Posters, movies, Vittorio De Sica | 3 Comments

Movie Poster Du Jour: “The Palm Beach Story”

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Claudette Colbert, Film, joel mccrea, Movie Posters, movies, Preston Sturges, Romantic Comedy, screwball comedy, The Palm Beach Story | 3 Comments

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I see Eddie Murphy’s “Delirious” has recently been added to Netflix Instant. I watched part of it and was struck by the bit you see above, which occurs right at the start of the performance. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Language, Performers, Politics and Economics, Sex | Tagged 1980s, AIDS, couldn't do it today, Delirious, Eddie Murphy, gays, homophobia, PC, political correctness, stand-up comedy, un-PC | 12 Comments

Notes on “Secrets of a Call Girl”

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The 1973 “Secrets of a Call Girl” must be the ultimate Edwige Fenech movie. Not necessarily the best one, just the one that shows her from the most angles. In this sense it’s a bit like … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers | Tagged Edwige Fenech, Film, Giuliano Carnimeo, Italy, Luciano Michelini, movies, Secrets of a Call Girl, thrillers | 3 Comments

Movie Poster Du Jour: “Bonjour Tristesse”

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This poster isn’t signed, but I believe it’s by the great Ercole Brini. Related PR on “Bonjour Tristesse.” More about Brini here.