by stevenderosa | Oct 28, 2024 | Blogathon Fall 2024
By Joel Rivera Born into filmmaking royalty, as the child of Eleanor and Francis Ford Coppola, during the production of the latter’s mobster masterwork The Godfather, Sofia Coppola has since made a household name for herself as the director of bittersweet dramas such...
by stevenderosa | Oct 23, 2024 | Blogathon Fall 2024
by Lilly Turull In 1949, Ida Lupino took a bold step in film history by launching her first production company, Emerald Productions. This initiative was not just a personal milestone; it was a powerful statement against the backdrop of an industry that had sidelined...
by stevenderosa | Oct 16, 2024 | Blogathon Fall 2024
by Liz Delgado Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) filmed by Agnès Varda explores internal struggle with self-image and societal expectations of femininity during the 60s. Cléo is searching for an answer between 5 and 7pm. The audience follows her through her mental and physical...
by stevenderosa | Oct 9, 2024 | Blogathon Fall 2024
by Keimara Amos Merrily We Go to Hell (1932) Depicts the complex and often bleak portrayal of marriage. Arzner tells a story of the characters Jerry (Fredric March) and Joan (Sylvie Sidney), and their toxic dynamic, through Jerry’s actions as a husband. His...
by stevenderosa | Oct 2, 2024 | Blogathon Fall 2024
by Nicolas SeguinotElaine May’s A New Leaf (1971) is a perfect mix of unhinged, dry, and extremely witty humor with a tinge of the macabre. Henrietta played by Elaine May is a shy, clumsy, yet highly intelligent, charming, and kind young woman. She has a passion for...
