Monsters Don’t Die Early: Our Critics Discuss Sweet Bird of Youth (for Parterre Box)
Geraldine Page and Paul Newman shine in a problematic adaptation of Williams’ fork-in-the-road play.
David’s Thoughts on Allen vs. Farrow
Seven years ago, I wrote about Woody Allen. My feelings haven’t changed.
Original Sin: Our Critics in Conversation about It’s a Sin (for Parterre Box)
It’s a Sin may be the gay drama we have been waiting for.
Wild Things Leave Skins Behind Them: Our Critics Discuss The Fugitive Kind (for Parterre Box)
This version of Orpheus Descending takes off like a rocket.
Everybody Is Nothing Until You Love Them: Our Critics Watch The Rose Tattoo (for Parterre Box)
It would be impossible to overpraise Anna Magnani’s performance.
Lady Drinks the Booze: Our Critics Look at Smash-Up and I’ll Cry Tomorrow
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: nobody hits rock bottom like Susan Hayward.
The Gang’s All Queer: Our Critics Discuss Ryan Murphy’s film of The Prom (for Parterre Box)
If the original version of The Prom had zazz—Ryan Murphy’s adaptation barely achieves fizz.
I Soil Easily: Our Critics Discuss I Want to Live! (for Parterre Box)
The camp elements here–including Susan Hayward’s performance–are undeniable, yet I WANT TO LIVE is a sincere and important movie.
“There’s a Speed Limit in this State:” DF and CK discuss Double Indemnity (for Parterre Box)
Featuring Barbara Stanwyck’s blood-chilling performance, this may be the greatest Film Noir ever.
‘Morning’ Has Broken: Our Critics Consider Stage Struck (for Parterre Box)
In this rarely seen 1958 remake of Morning Glory, Susan Strasberg does not prove herself the next Katharine Hepburn.
