Tag: Blake Edwards

  • The Wrong Man: How I Rediscovered De Sica

    The Wrong Man: How I Rediscovered De Sica

    A popular and brilliant actor, Vittorio De Sica proved himself an outstanding director as well. Unfortunately, his reputation as a filmmaker is defined almost exclusively via his famous neorealist classics. Big mistake. A note on the dynamics on film history. […]

  • Sex and Horror: Regarding Rollin

    Sex and Horror: Regarding Rollin

    Four years ago today, Jean Rollin died. He was the poète maudit among those obsessive filmmakers who straddled a thin line between porn, exploitation, and personal expression during the 70’s. This Frenchman occupies a special place in film history and in my heart. […]