Author’s Note:Terence Stamp died on 17 August, and in the weeks since, I’ve found myself thinking not only of his films but of his presence — that poise, that voice, that quiet humour. Obituaries have covered the facts; what follows is a more personal reckoning, written in the afterglow of watching his younger and older … Continue reading A Man Out of Time: Terence Stamp in Poor Cow, The Hit, and The Limey
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The Ten Best Graham Greene Film Adaptations
Graham Greene Graham Greene stands as one of the most enduring and enigmatic literary figures of the twentieth century, a writer whose fiction translated to film with remarkable fluidity and depth. Born in 1904, Greene's prolific career spanned novels, short stories, plays, and screenplays, blending elements of political intrigue, psychological tension, and spiritual crisis into … Continue reading The Ten Best Graham Greene Film Adaptations
A History of the Czechoslovak New Wave
The Czechoslovak New Wave was a cinematic movement that emerged in the 1960s. It was characterized by bold and experimental storytelling, a focus on social and political issues, and a dedication to exploring personal freedom and individual expression. This movement developed within the broader context of the political liberalization occurring during the 1960s in Czechoslovakia, … Continue reading A History of the Czechoslovak New Wave
Simon Hitchman 