Tag Archives: Orson Welles

Notes on “The Magnificent Ambersons”

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: By turns lyrical and grotesque, and sometimes, unaccountably, both at the same time, “The Magnificent Ambersons,” despite its mutilated form, may be the great movie about the putrefaction of America. Its mutilated state plays into its … Continue reading →

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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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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Citizen Kane”

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: For the first big re-release, in 1956.

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Touch of Evil”

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: With art by France’s master the of b-movie poster, Constantin Belinsky.

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Linkage

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The magic of Bill. Razib takes a look at Pygmies. Some good tips from a former Apple Genius about how to help your iPhone’s battery last longer. The big feminist lie? The Basque people, by Orson Welles. The … Continue reading →

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