film

The Criterion Shelf: Directed by Powell and Pressburger

It’s not just marriages that are made in heaven, some film collaborations are as well, and the artform rarely benefited more from two artists collaborating than when Austrian émigré screenwriter Emeric Pressburger was paired up with English director Michael Powell.

comPOSERS Episode 72: Sunset Boulevard

On this week's episode, we're ready for our close-up with the dark and depressing side of 1950's Hollywood. Join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the classic film 'Sunset Boulevard' and its score by Franz 'Franky Wax' Waxman.

The Criterion Shelf: German Expressionism

Criterion's collection highlighting the genre of German Expressionism is such a gift for those of us who have always read about the filmmaking style, but never actually investigated it.