Is High-Def Technology Ruining The Look Of Classic Films?

Watching Cameraman: The Life and Work Of Jack Cardiff (2010), Craig McCall’s documentary on the gifted cinematographer known for his pioneering work on some of the best films shot in Technicolor during the forties, I was reminded of all the talent, care, and effort that went into creating the particular richness of color film from that era. The British Cardiff, … More Details

10 Classic Movies that Turn Up the Heat for Summer

With today heralding the official arrival of summer, I’m thinking about those great movies that reflect the heat, transition and sheer release of the season in exciting, unexpected ways. Yet when I did a Google search of top summer movies to inspire me, I actually found a lot of less-than-stellar movies being served up- among them, “Meatballs” (1979), “One Crazy … More Details