Forgotten London films: Night and the City (1950) – Mathew Lyons
Unarguably the finest British film noir ever made, Night and the City was directed by American Jules Dassin. Its strikingly dark tone may not be unrelated to the fact that … Continue reading
08/08/2017 · 2 Comments
Costume and Fashion Designer Oleg Cassini (1913-2006)
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Oleg Cassini (1913 – 2006) was an American fashion designer born to an aristocratic Russian family with maternal Italian ancestry. He came to the United…
10/02/2015 · Leave a comment
Thunder Birds (William A. Wellman, 1942) | Movie classics
Drawing on his own memories of his days as a pilot, William A. Wellman made aviation films right through his career, from silent masterpiece Wings right through to his deeply … Continue reading
09/11/2015 · Leave a comment
Rogues & Vagabonds 