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Memorable Movie Death Scenes

The death scene. The cinematic equivalent of an orgasm. The film slips along steadily, building up momentum and just a little fear, climaxing with a fatal release of tension, upon which the narrative and themes rest comfortably. It is the ecstatic cornerstone of … Continue reading

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Bande à part (1964) – review

French New Wave cinema has a special, reverent aura surrounding it. If you want to know about ‘great cinema’, you’d be well advised to scrutinise some old black and white films, sapping off the energy of past masters. Quentin Tarantino did … Continue reading

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