Category Archives: Theater Fantastique
Bell, Book and Candle (1958)
Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo premiered in May of 1958, and later that year another James Stewart/Kim Novak pairing, the Christmas-themed Bell, Book and Candle, was released just in time for the holidays. (The film’s New York premiere was on Christmas day.) The two make … Continue reading
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Tagged 50's, Beatnik, Christmas, Comedy, Elsa Lanchester, Ernie Kovacs, Fantasy, Hermione Gingold, James Stewart, Kim Novak, screwball comedy, Witch, witches
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Belle de Jour (1967)
This post is a proud part of the Criterion Blogathon sponsored by Criterion Blues, Speakeasy, and Silver Screenings. Check out the full list of participating blogs. Also – my thoughts are with Parisians today in solidarity and support (#Parisisaboutlife). Catherine … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's, Brothel, Bunuel, Catherine Deneuve, Drama, dreams, Francisco Rabal, Jean Sorel, Michel Piccoli, S&M, Surreal
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The Giant Claw (1957)
“Honest to Pete, I’ll never call my mother-in-law an old crow again!” says the fighter pilot as he engages with The Giant Claw (1957), the winged beast also known by its French-Canadian moniker “La Carcagne.” The size of the creature … Continue reading
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Tagged 50's, Fred F. Sears, giant bird, horror, Jeff Morrow, Sam Katzman, Science Fiction, UFO
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