Category Archives: Movies

Inspirational Pep Talk Du Jour

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: While filming this key scene in a high-stakes production, Fox’s attempt at an all-black musical, Lena Horne kept flubbing her takes with a weak performance. Co-star Cab Calloway took her aside and said: This is your one chance. … Continue reading →

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Movie Still Du Jour

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Peter Coyote and Emmanuelle Seigner in Roman Polanski’s BITTER MOON (1992), now streaming on Netflix. One of the most perverse movies I’ve ever seen.

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Husband and Wife On Set

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles take a break during the filming of THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Majestic Micro Movies: The Film Essays

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Three Movie Posters for “L’avventura”

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The French poster utilizes the art from the Italian poster, by the great Carlantonio Longi. This Argentine poster features the same basic design, though it’s been reinterpreted somewhat. The acid-y coloration is typical of Argentine movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Argentina, Carlantonio Longi, Film, France, L'avventura, Lea Massari, Michelangelo Antonioni, Monica Vitti, Movie Posters, movies | 3 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Waking Beauties

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: (Sorry about the wonky aspect ratio.)

Posted in Movies, Performers, Sex | Tagged Alberto Lattuada, Antonio Pietrangeli, Catherine Spaak, Film, I dolci inganni, I Knew Her Well, Io la conoscevo bene, Italy, Juxtaposin', movies, Stefania Sandrelli | Leave a comment

Notes on “John Wick”

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: As John Wick, the titular assassin of the 2014 action film, Keanu Reeves has a grave physicality. He moves like he has weights in his shoes, and his face, always beautiful, has a hardness, like it’s … Continue reading →