An exercise in wrapping truth in more palatable surroundings. This is a serious film, and one well worth it's audience's time.
Arik Devens
Arik Devens
Arik Reviews Wim Wenders’ Buena Vista Social Club [Criterion Collection Blu-ray review]
An incredibly valuable artifact from a musical tradition that few would otherwise get to experience. We are all so luck that this exists.
Arik Reviews Felipe Cazals’ Canoa: A Shameful Memory [Criterion Collection Blu-ray review]
A phenomenally well-made film that creates an interesting, and potent, mix of different styles. It was a revelation for me.
Arik Reviews Ousmane Sembène’s Black Girl [Criterion Collection Blu-ray review]
Black Girl is the first major film in African history, a work of political force and social grace, and a welcome addition to the collection.
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 24 – The Happiness of the Katakuris
In which Arik Devens and Christa Mrgan discuss the symphony of the absurd
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 23 – An Autumn Afternoon
In which Arik and Christa Mrgan discuss beauty, simplicity, and the patriarchy
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 22 – Bob Roberts
In which Arik and Herb van der Poll discuss how catchy bad ideas can be when presented in song
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 21 – The Vanishing
In which Arik and Herb van der Poll discuss why artists sometimes shouldn’t remake their own art
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 20 – The Front
My guest for this month is West Anthony, and he’s joined me to discuss the film he chose for me, the 1976 comedy-drama film The Front.
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 19 – ¡Alambrista!
My guest for this month is West Anthony, and he’s joined me to discuss the film I chose for him, the 1977 drama film ¡Alambrista!
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 18 – Moon
My guest for this month is Patrick Gibson, and he’s joined me to discuss the film he chose for me, the 2009 science fiction drama film Moon.
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 17 – Wild Strawberries
My guest for this month is Patrick Gibson, and he’s joined me to discuss the film I chose for him, the 1957 drama film Wild Strawberries..
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 16 – Taste of Cherry
My guest for this month is Neven Mrgan, and he’s joined me to discuss the film he chose for me, the 1997 drama film Taste of Cherry. You can follow the show on Twitter @cinemagadfly.
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 15 – Day of Wrath
My guest for this month is Neven Mrgan, and he’s joined me to discuss the film I chose for him, the 1943 romantic drama film Day of Wrath.
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 14 – Reality Bites
My guest for this month is David Blakeslee, and he’s joined me to discuss the film he chose for me, the 1994 romantic comedy-drama film Reality Bites. You can follow the show on Twitter @cinemagadfly.