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This month's column looks at Blu-ray releases of the Chaplin classic, "Monsieur Verdoux"; Laurence Olivier 's stunning "Richard III"; and the Douglas Fairbanks swashbuckler, "The Thief of Bagdad." Charles Chaplin, in his later years and later films, struggled with the old Charlie; both the character, and the style of filmmaking that had made him ... (more)
Laurence Olivier's Shakespeare adaptations have long been heralded; so Criterion's re-release of his "Richard III" is hardly an excuse for re-consideration. Of the cinematic renderings of the Bard's masterpieces, Olivier's have long been held on the top shelf.
Laurence Olivier's Shakespeare adaptations have long been heralded; so Criterion's re-release of his "Richard III" is hardly an excuse for re-consideration. Of the cinematic renderings of the Bard's masterpieces, Olivier's have long been held on the top shelf.
BWW Reviews: Richard III: Born with Teeth
After 528 years, England's King Richard III is back in the headlines thanks to the discovery of his skeleton beneath a parking lot in Leicester.
See the Art Honoring Martin Scorsese at New York's Bold Hype Gallery
It's been a great week for Martin Scorsese fans. They were busy pouring over the acclaimed director's commentary for Criterion's restored Richard III release; now we bring you several images from a Scorsese tribute exhibition organized by Spoke Art at New York's Bold Hype Gallery - where Marty popped by to make an appearance.
Discontent? Not with Criterion Collection's - Richard III'
Edward IV has been crowned only moments before. The camera tracks into the darkened throne room, where the king's brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, awaits.
Today's DVDs & Blu-rays: Pierre Etaix, Any Day Now, Richard III and Pawn
Legal woes kept French director/actor Pierre Etaix's cache of comedies from being seen for years but happily those issues have been settled and Etaix's complete works are being released in a box set by Criterion Collection.
With perhaps the exception of Orson Welles, Laurence Olivier was the face of Shakesperean cinema in the 20th century.