Flicks w/ The Film Snob

The Magnificent Ambersons is an incredibly innovative work and also a very sad and touching elegy to a lost time.

Herzog's attitude towards our projection of human qualities onto animals is part of his overall world view.

Nuclear family and community blend into one haunted presence

Topsy-Turvy celebrates the sheer pleasure that the theater provides us, while letting us glimpse behind the scenes at the struggles that bring this pleasure to birth.

Gonzo: the Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, is a fitting tribute to an important, complex writer.

Margot at the Wedding is a smart, complex chamber piece with remarkable depth of feeling.

One of the film's best qualities is that it honors the story of a shy, hesitating, ordinary immigrant woman as worthy of our regard.

Roman de Gare is a bright little concoction that will tickle your brain while leaving a satisfying aftertaste.

It's a remarkably intelligent film, disposing of imperialism, war, jingoism, mindless obedience, and the dishonesty of the social order, with an efficiency that is never didactic or overbearing.

For a man to realize his love for his father after the latter's death is to find a kind of redemption in the longing for what can no longer be.

The film depicts the feeling of being a victim of forces beyond one's control and yet remaining passionate and courageous in the face of it.

Little Fugitive is the kind of film that will cheer you up if you need it, reminding you of all the good things in life.

My Brother is an Only Child is a gutsy and heartfelt portrait of a difficult time.

The film has a marvelous feel for the world of smoke-filled dance halls and burlesque theaters, its backstage antagonisms, the constant problems with money, and the faintly ludicrous pride of marginally talented performers.

The Rape of Europa documents how fascism threatened not only our physical survival, but the precious art and culture which is a vital part of our humanity.