Criticism

A Necessary Luxury: Katharine Hepburn in Holiday and The Philadelphia Story (for Parterre Box)

David and Cameron discuss some of the greatest comedic performances ever filmed.

David and Cameron turn their attention to one of Katharine Hepburn’s most famous performances.

The exceptionally fine acting in this film survives the test of time better than Albee’s play.

This sensational production streams for one week only on YouTube.

Nearly 70 years after its debut, A Streetcar Named Desire remains the greatest stage-to-screen adaptation of all time.

More on the Williams’ classic, this time a 1995 TV adaptation, derived from a Broadway revival.

Continuing our discussion of Tennessee Williams great play with this 1984 version for TV.

Director Benedict Andrews’ attempt to update Tennessee Williams’ great play misfires spectacularly.

David and Cameron continue their discussion of actress Kim Stanley with a look at two rare television plays by Horton Foote.

David and Cameron consider more Tennessee Williams, the charismatic Kim Stanley… and the allure and danger of “The Method.”