The pioneering and influential space travel silent classic is a mixed bag of melodrama and innovation.
Tag: German cinema
An Offer You Can’t Refuse: Faust Revisited
F.W. Murnau’s interpretation of the classic moral fable cops out at the end but remains a fascinating study of idealism gone wrong.
The Land Beyond Beyond: The Magic And Mythology Of The Singing, Ringing Tree
The German Fairy Tale film that caused collective childhood trauma for a generation of viewers. Or so they claim…
Paradise Love Lost: Ulrich Seidl’s Tale Of Frustration And Desire
Ulrich Seidl’s controversial exploration of middle-aged lust and mutual exploitation re-examined.
The Birth Of Horror And The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari
The silent expressionist nightmare masterpiece discussed.
