Banned for a short while in France, Godard’s second feature boldly and stylistically depicts the moral complexities of the Algerian war, throwing audiences at the time an early political curveball.
Three young men waste their time away in a lazy provincial town at the South of Italy in this assured first feature by the trailblazing Lina Wertmuller, with a lovely score by Ennio Morricone.
Emotions run deep in Godard’s masterwork as it charts the deterioration of a couple’s marriage whilst set against the chronic uncertainties of a movie production.
An exercise in suspense filmmaking from the Master, though it lacks narrative drive that leads to little payoff.
Fellini’s mastery of form and style is there for all to revel in this autobiographical film about the psychological crisis of a film director.
It does feel overly-plotted, but this fifth ‘Zatoichi’ installment builds up to an all-out street gang war.
This fourth ‘Zatoichi’ movie sees loyalties put to the test and swordfighting action on a larger scale.
One of the most satisfying entries in the series, this third installment has a substantial and emotional storyline to match its superb action.
