Dave Giannini

‘Phantom of the Paradise’ 50th Anniversary Retrospective: Better the Devil You Know Featuring ‘The Witch’ and ‘Constantine’

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‘Phantom of the Paradise’ 50th Anniversary Retrospective: Better the Devil You Know Featuring ‘The Witch’ and ‘Constantine’

Dave Giannini October 31, 2024

The deal with the devil is one of our oldest human stories. Most references to this idea will lead you to the story of Faust(us).... Read More

Wrong Place, Wrong Time: ‘The Third Man’ (1949), ‘Collateral’ (2004) and ‘Green Room’ (2016) [Retrospective]

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Wrong Place, Wrong Time: ‘The Third Man’ (1949), ‘Collateral’ (2004) and ‘Green Room’ (2016) [Retrospective]

Dave Giannini August 27, 2024

For most of us, our tedious and boring lives are rarely interrupted with the amount of drama needed for a narrative film. But they could... Read More

Head Out on the Highway: Of Motorcycles and Men in ‘Easy Rider,’ ‘The Wild One’ and ‘The Bikeriders’ [Retrospective]

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Head Out on the Highway: Of Motorcycles and Men in ‘Easy Rider,’ ‘The Wild One’ and ‘The Bikeriders’ [Retrospective]

Dave Giannini July 5, 2024

There are things that feel like American originals, even if the truth reveals something different entirely. The motorcycle, for instance, has its roots in Germany,... Read More