Kundun: Scorsese’s Buried Masterpiece
Twenty years ago, Martin Scorsese's Kundun, a biopic of the Dalai Lama, was released and then swiftly buried. We dig it up.
Tag: Anniversary
The Riddled Dialogue and Innuendo Comedy of ‘Bringing Up Baby’
On its 80th anniversary, we took a look at the literary work at play behind the most famous lines of 'Bringing Up Baby.'
Noir Style Meets French Storytelling in ‘Elevator to the Gallows’
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Louis Malle's masterpiece of suspense and style.
Here’s Looking at Casablanca’s Refugee Story, 75 Years On
How the Golden Age classic bears remarkable similarity to a forgotten film about child refugees.
The Perfect Mix of Drama and Documentary in ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’
American cinema's showman brought the circus to the movies 66 years ago.
The Potent Poignancy of the ‘Atonement’ Dunkirk Scene
The five-minute-long, single-take Dunkirk scene in Joe Wright's Atonement is a potent anti-war tableau and a masterclass in the logistics of filmmaking.
‘Cool Hand Luke’: A 50th Anniversary of Resilience and Defiance
In a time of war and political turmoil, 'Cool Hand Luke' found lasting defiance in Hollywood's most charming man.
‘Giant’ and the Social Problem Genre Deserve Your Analysis
On the 61st anniversary of its premiere, we look at George Steven's epic as large as the Benedict ranch and the complicated genre it inhabits.
The Intimacy of Memory in ‘Au Revoir Les Enfants’ Still Resonates Today
The authenticity in Louis Malle's autobiographical Au Revoir Les Enfants is incredible. We celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Wes Anderson’s Weirdest Movie
Looking back on 'The Darjeeling Limited,' a decade later.
