There are relatively few moments in American history that you could correctly refer to as a turning point for the culture, but one of them was almost definitely the moment in 1972 when the Manhattan elite flocked in droves to...... more »
FilmCritic entries tagged "Norman Mailer"
The late 1970s and early 1980s were heavy times for cinema. This was the era of the majestic miniseries: Roots, Rich Man Poor Man, The Thorn Birds, Shogun. Why, if your film couldn't stretch over at least four hours, it...... more »
Meet Robert Hanssen, a walking contradiction. He's deeply religious (Catholic, four kids) but trades nudie pics of his wife with his friend. He's patriotic enough to work for the FBI, but his need for money drives him to sell secrets...... more »
This isn't a horror film, as the title Town Bloody Hall (now reissued theatrically) might suggest. But you'll be kept on your mental toes while watching a man renowned for possible sexism be thrown into a discussion on feminism. It's...... more »
When I told people the full title of the film I was going to see, Keep the River On Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale, they laughed in my face. Nevertheless, a weekday showing of this film, presented by the...... more »
