Articles by Ilya Melnikov
1945 classic “Pink String and Sealing Wax” given full restoration
The restoration of Robert Hamer’s directorial debut brings back a classic story of morality and class struggle. Recently StudioCanal has announced a new release of a 1945 classic – Pink String and Sealing Wax, a directorial debut by Robert Hamer, who later worked on Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) and the Scapegoat (1959) among other […] |
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“Hail, Caesar!” is a hilarious homage to 50s cinema
The Coen Brothers’ latest film may not be their best, but it’s as inventive and entertaining as expected. The Coen brothers are well-known for their unique and recognizable vision consisting of a wide variety of cinematic genres and conventions. Their films, such as The Big Lebowski and Barton Fink, blur the boundaries between reality and […] |
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“The Hateful Eight” is an engaging cinematic event
Why Quentin Tarantino’s momentous new film deserves its Oscar nominations. Every new film directed, written, and produced by Tarantino is a priori a big event for those who find violence aesthetically entertaining and satisfying as a movie-going experience. His style is immediately recognisable, although differing slightly from film to film. Tarantino’s recent works, starting from […] |