Tag Archives: Anthony Perkins

The Last of Sheila (1973)

Posted on April 6, 2020 at 10:56 am by Jeff Kuykendall

One of the fascinating traits of the murder mystery is that a story can get away with complete misanthropy without leaving a bad taste. All the characters can be bastards, though usually the detective is given a reprieve. The analysis … Continue reading →

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Crimes of Passion (1984)

Posted on September 3, 2016 at 9:24 am by Jeff Kuykendall

Ken Russell’s major Hollywood foray, Altered States (1980), was a big-budget, FX-driven, mind-bending science fiction fable centered on isolation tank experiments: a 2001 for the New Age set. Though the film made its money back, it ended Russell’s shot at the Hollywood … Continue reading →

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