Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

Posted on February 23, 2013 at 10:43 am by Jeff Kuykendall

When movies learned to talk, they forgot how to see. The advent of sound was such a distraction that elegant story construction through visuals was temporarily a lost art. Just watch The Thief of Bagdad (1924) to be reminded of … Continue reading →

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Zardoz (1974)

Posted on February 17, 2013 at 10:21 am by Jeff Kuykendall

Every time I watch Zardoz (1974) – which, I admit, is becoming increasingly often – I have flashbacks to my first viewing, which made such a deep impression on me as a child. It was being aired on television. A … Continue reading →

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Le Pont du Nord (1981)

Posted on February 16, 2013 at 10:18 am by Jeff Kuykendall

There is an ancient game called jeu de l’oie, or the “Game of the Goose.” Players throw dice and progress through a spiral path divided into sixty-three spaces. The goal is to be the first to reach the center, and … Continue reading →

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