Category Archives: Books

Kubrick Postscript: “Killer’s Kiss” – 1955

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

After putting up my third post on Stanley Kubrick last Thursday, I was still in the mood, so I decided to watch his second feature, Killer’s Kiss. I didn’t plan to write about Kubrick again so soon, but I really … Continue reading →

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Still More Kubrick!

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

The subject of Stanley Kubrick is a very deep well. After completing my two previous posts, I still had a lot of material left over and thought of putting together another installment. Since then, I’ve come across even more. There’s … Continue reading →

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More Kubrick!

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

I’d gathered far more material than would reasonably fit in my previous post on Stanley Kubrick, so I’m including some of it in this follow-up. This is a grab bag of interviews, profiles, photos, clips and quotes to pick and … Continue reading →

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Stanley K Is in the House!

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

It feels like Stanley Kubrick has always been with us. He hasn’t gone anywhere. This is especially true of late. Through a Different Lens, an astonishing exhibit of his still photography for Look magazine in the late 1940s, is on … Continue reading →

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Best TV & Cable Supplemental: “Better Things,” Interviews & More

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

Someone asked why I hadn’t included Better Things (FX) with my list of best TV & cable shows of 2017. Simple answer: I forgot! I shouldn’t have, because this is a terrific series. We didn’t start watching until the final … Continue reading →

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What I Watched Last Year: Best TV & Cable 2017

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

                  _____________________________________________________ Mindhunter (Netflix). This is my absolute favorite of everything I watched last year. I’ve seen it twice so far. It’s strong stuff, and probably not for everyone. The production is … Continue reading →

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Best Feature Films Supplemental: Interviews, Press Conferences & More

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

For those who want to take a deeper dive into some of the films on my Best Features list, here is a selection of interviews, press conferences, and more. Many of these films were shown at last fall’s New York … Continue reading →

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