Jacques Rivette’s Out 1: From First to Last Donatella Valente and Brad Stevens July 2016 Jacques Rivette First By Donatella Valente The first shot of Jacques Rivette’s eight-part, thirteen-hour long masterpiece Out 1 (1971) shows five people holding a yoga posture known as “the inverted pose of the plough”. ...
The Spirit of Oldenburg: The 14th Oldenburg Film Festival Brad Stevens March 2008 Festival Reports 12-16 September 2007 Oldenburg is lots of fun. I’ve been there twice, the first time on September 11, 2001. Torsten and his crew are really nice, helpful people, the town is pleasant, and the food and wine...
The American Friend: Tom Luddy on Jean-Luc Godard Brad Stevens August 2007 Feature Articles Tom Luddy was the principal conduit for almost all of Godard’s forays into the North American film scene. From Godard’s ‘Dziga Vertov’ tours to his association with Francis Coppola’s Zoetrope, Luddy played a crucial role.
Places in the Heart: Where Does It Happen? John Cassavetes and Cinema at the Breaking Point by George Kouvaros Brad Stevens October 2004 Book Reviews At one point in “I'm Almost Not Crazy...” John Cassavetes: The Man and His Work (1984), Michael Ventura's documentary about the making of Love Streams, Ventura's camera lingers on a written message pinned to th...
“Is That You John Wayne? Is This Me?” – Problems of Identity in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket Brad Stevens July 2002 Feature Articles In his underrated war film, Kubrick continues to explore ideas of identity, free will and the human-machine relation.
John Cassavetes Filmography Brad Stevens September 2001 John Cassavetes John Cassavetes (1929 - 1989) Shadows (first version 1958, second version 1959) Johnny Staccato episodes: 'Murder for Credit' (1959), 'Evil' (1959), 'A Piece of Paradise' (1959), 'Night of Jeopardy' (1959...
A Very Dangerous Citizen: Abraham Lincoln Polonsky And The Hollywood Left by Paul Buhle and Dave Wagner Brad Stevens July 2001 Book Reviews (University of California Press, 2001) Despite the recent revival of interest in his work, Abraham Polonsky remains an unjustly neglected figure. Primarily known for his courageous stand against McCarthyism,...
In Praise of Trailers Brad Stevens September 2000 Feature Articles In this vivid and fascinating account, Brad Stevens gives due to the trailer.
L’Affaire Leconte Brad Stevens July 2000 Film Criticism Some months ago, director Patrice Leconte said negative reviews should be banned. Brad Stevens responds.
Le Revelateur and The Grandmother Brad Stevens May 2000 Retrospective: Jeune, dure et pure ! This essay is included in the catalogue for Jeune, dure et pure ! Une histoire du cinéma d'avant-garde et expérimental en France, sous la direction de Nicole Brenez et Christian Lebrat, Paris-Milan, Cinémat...
Perdita Durango: A Case Study Brad Stevens April 2000 Feature Articles UK writer Brad Stevens examines the variant versions of the film Perdita Durango - in particular, the omissions in each "cut".
Mise en scène: Dead and Loving it… Some Notes on Mel Brooks Brad Stevens January 2000 Feature Articles Sharp, informed and insightful analysis of the 'specialised mise en scène practice' in the films of Mel Brooks.
