Of Nebbishes and Kings
Whether evading the law, loosening the bonds of marriage, or traveling to the future, escape is the watchword for this group of films.
Author
Judith Crist
Classics Illustrated
Neither fish nor fowl, filmed theater is a whole new art form.
By Judith Crist
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December 1, 1973
Some Things Old, Some Things New
Turffaut does it again, Polanski leaves a lot to be desired, and Losey wins and loses at the same time.
By Judith Crist
What’s Up Documentary?
Fantasy finds it hard to compete with reality.
By Judith Crist
Variations on the Confidence Game
Ryan O'Neal, Adolph Hitler and Tom Sawyer have a lot in common. Trust us, you'll see.
By Judith Crist
Remaking History Hollywood Style
Old films and old themes come uneasily back to life.
By Judith Crist
Two-Stepping to The Last Tango
Marlon takes it off and movies will never be the same.
By Judith Crist
Welsh Rabbit and a Mixed Bag
Dylan Thomas and Ingmar Bergman top some films of varying quality.
By Judith Crist
European Class, American Cheek
LUIS BUNUEL’S THE DISCREET CHARM of the Bourgeoisie is a deliciously pungent concoction by the 72-year-old filmmaker and his young co-scenarist, Jean-Claude Carriere, that will set your spirits soaring and your mind aglow. Never before has this always fascinating artist been quite so tantalizing, so tongue-in-cheek and so deft in
By Judith Crist