Monthly Archives: November 2015

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)

It’s a well kept secret that Hammer’s Frankenstein series (1957-1974) is a good deal more interesting than its more popular sibling, the Dracula series. The Dracula formula was straightforward, cemented by its third film, Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966): Christopher Lee … Continue reading →

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Belle de Jour (1967)

This post is a proud part of the Criterion Blogathon sponsored by Criterion Blues, Speakeasy, and Silver Screenings. Check out the full list of participating blogs. Also – my thoughts are with Parisians today in solidarity and support (#Parisisaboutlife). Catherine … Continue reading →

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Burn, Witch, Burn (1962)

The most effective stretch of Burn, Witch, Burn (1962), whose original British release title is Night of the Eagle, is a long, carefully constructed, vital stretch in which Norman Taylor (Peter Wyngarde, The Innocents), an erudite university professor and a staunch … Continue reading →

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