Brioni’s long heritage of suiting up cinema’s leading men
Renowned for its refinement, the Roman house founded in 1945 has managed to steal the spotlight from British tailoring. Source: Brioni’s long heritage of suiting up cinema’s leading men
Is ‘The Third Man’ the most influential British movie?
The noir thriller’s credentials certainly hold up under scrutiny, with the British Film Institute naming it as the United Kingdom’s finest contribution to the medium. In addition, Academy Award winner Steven Soderbergh is one of just many industry figures convinced … Continued
How Anna Magnani became the face of Italian neorealism
The groundbreaking Italian neorealist films of the 1940s were centred around ordinary people. No movie stars required. Yet it was a movie star that came to embody their earthy grit: the force of nature Anna Magnani. Source: How Anna Magnani … Continued
The 20 greatest stunts in cinema history – and how they were done
Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy revives the art of the mad, impossibly dangerous stunt. But how can it compare to the death-defying greats? Source: The 20 greatest stunts in cinema history – and how they were done
Cult Movies: Claire Denis’ Chocolat is still a sweet, deeply moving taste of cinematic heaven
Ralph McLean revisits Claire Denis’ acclaimed 1988 debut feature. Source: Cult Movies: Claire Denis’ Chocolat is still a sweet, deeply moving taste of cinematic heaven – The Irish News
Gene Tierney and the pitfalls of being ‘the most beautiful woman in movie history’
The 1940s film star was worshipped for her looks – but they were also a poisoned chalice when it came to her career and legacy. Nearly a century on, has the way we consider beauty changed all that much? Source: … Continued