B+ Documentary Directed by Chuck Workman Every cinephile has to contemplate the strange phenomenon named Orson Welles. He had conquered radio and the New York stage, and had signed a Hollywood movie contract that turned established directors green with envy, before he turned 25. His first film, Citizen Kane, has been called the "greatest film … Continue reading Magician: The life and times of Citizen Welles
Month: March 2015
How Many Films are Still Shot on Film: The 2014/15 Edition
Very few motion pictures are shot on film anymore. Based on my casual survey of movies released in 2014 and (so far) 2015, only about 18% of all the pictures that could have been shot on film were shot digitally. I did my first such survey back in November, 2012. That time around, film and … Continue reading How Many Films are Still Shot on Film: The 2014/15 Edition
What’s Screening: March 6 – 12
In the festival scene, Cinequest continues through Sunday, and CAAMFest starts Thursday. A+ The Crowd, California Theatre (San Jose), Friday, 7:30. A young man comes to New York, dreaming of success and wealth. But reality refuses to live up to his dreams–perhaps because he dreams too much– in King Vidor’s silent masterpiece. Told with daring … Continue reading What’s Screening: March 6 – 12
Last Man on Earth
I wrote this review in 2012, expecting that the film would eventually be released theatrically. It never happened, I'm publishing the review now. To my knowledge, this Italian film isn't available with English subtitles. B Science fiction drama comedy Written and directed by Gian Alfonso Pacinotti From a graphic novel by Giacomo Monti The first two … Continue reading Last Man on Earth
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