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• Unforgettable Scenes #7: “I Think We’ll All Be Together Again…”

  

  When Roger Ebert named Errol Morris’ 1978 documentary Gates of Heaven as one of his ten favorite films of all time in 1981, it prompted a lot of people to... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The 100 Best Films of the Seventies

  

  Yesterday I wrote a list regarding the twenty-five best films of the seventies decade, and inevitably, so many great films got left off it because they didn’t... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The 25 Best Films of the Seventies

  

  I am almost certain that the seventies is my favourite decade of cinema. I love it for the daring and incredible variety of films that came in its mist, fresh... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• May in Movies (and a LAMMY Nomination Thank You!)

  

  I vividly remember following the progress of the LAMMYs this time last year, though I was yet to become a member myself. I imagined what a thrill it would be... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Classic Movie Month Weekly Update: May 30

  

  Twenty-three days ago I started my May 2012: Classic Movie Month marathon. Well, the month’s end has come and as I’m writing this, I’ve seen seventeen films as... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Ten Best Actresses of All Time Relay Race

  

  Since this brilliant blogathon by Nostra of My Filmviews began back at the start of May I was hoping someone would eventually choose me for it, and I was... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• He Shoots He Scores #5: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

  

  For those not familiar, He Shoots He Scores is a fortnightly feature here at Southern Vision where I look at a great film score or soundtrack and highlight its... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Films I’m Anticipating: Alex Withrow’s EARRINGS (2012)

  

  Welcome to a very special edition of a blog feature here at Southern Vision known as The Films I’m Anticipating, where I look at an upcoming new release that I... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• A Film In Images: Caché

  

  Welcome to Images, a weekly feature here at Southern Vision where I look at a particular favorite film of mine that contains exceptional cinematography or visua... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Classic Movie Month Weekly Update: May 23

  

  Sixteen days ago I officially started my May 2012: Classic Movie Month, a month looking at classic Hollywood movies that will most likely extend into June as... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The All-Time Favourites #14: The Leopard (1963)

  

  Welcome to the All-Time Favourites Series. This series examines 25 of the greatest films I’ve ever seen, looking at them in depth with analyses of what makes... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Unforgettable Scenes #6: “We Can’t Stop the Dancing Chicken!”

  

  Welcome to Unforgettable Scenes, a weekly series that looks at one scene from a movie that really leaves a lasting impression of greatness on its own. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Un Chien Andalou (1929)

  

  Un Chien Andalou (1929) Director: Luis Buñuel Cast: Pierre Batcheff, Simone Mareuil Runtime: 16 minutes My Rating: ★★★★★ In Short: One of the most important... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Profile: Yasujiro Ozu

  

  Yasujiro Ozu is widely regarded by many as one of the greatest directors of all time. Many critics, including Roger Ebert, are quick to sing his praises, and... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Bresson-athon #11: Lancelot of the Lake (1974) ★★★1/2

  

  Lancelot of the Lake (1974) Director: Robert Bresson Cast: Luc Simon, Humbert Balsan Runtime: 85 minutes My Rating: ★★★1/2 In Short: Brutal, dark and... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Classic Movie Month Weekly Update: May 15

  

  Just over a week ago I started my May 2012: Classic Movie Month Challenge (which will most likely extend into June as well). I came up with a list of thirty fiv... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• A Film in Images: Through a Glass Darkly

  

  I’m starting a new feature here at Southern Vision, to go along with other recurring posts such as All-Time Favourites, Profile, Unforgettable Scenes, He... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• He Shoots, He Scores! #4: The Man with the Movie Camera

  

  For those not familiar, He Shoots He Scores is a fortnightly feature here at Southern Vision where I look at a great film score or soundtrack and highlight its... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Extraterrestrial Blogathon

  

  The fantastic and effortlessly excellent fellow film blogger Sam Fragoso of Duke and the Movies recently proposed an intriguing and thoughtful idea for a... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Scenes from a Marriage (1973) ★★★★★

  

  Scenes from a Marriage (1973) Director: Ingmar Bergman Cast: Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Bibi Andersson, Jan Malmsjö Runtime: 167 minutes (theatrical... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES