Anatomie d'une chute (Anatomy Of A Fall) (2023)
The Red House (1947)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
North By Northwest (1959)
Dune (2021)
Under My Skin (1950)
Mother Wore Tights (1946) ///
Anatomie d'une chute (Anatomy Of A Fall) (2023) Acute character study and engrossing courtroom drama illuminated by skillful storytelling, and compelling, damaged Sandra Hüller, accused of killing her husband. Plain style imbued with intimate tension, personal and criminal, reveals devilishly ambivalent layers.
The Red House (1947) Fractured melodrama of youthful relationships twists into fateful tale of dark desire centered on sibling secrets kept by unstable Edward G Robinson and tired Judith Anderson. Gradually builds sinister atmosphere, aided by expressive visuals and gripping, noir-fueled Miklós Rózsa score.
Heaven's Gate (1980) Poisoned, resonant foundations of American dream permeate epic vision of 1890s Wyoming conflict between ranchers and immigrants. Sweeping visuals capture the poetic and brutal, yet ambition of consuming set pieces overwhelm needed narrative and character coherence.
North By Northwest (1959) Constructed and realized with witty precision, chase thriller plot of mistaken identity is a twisting dance of tense set pieces and gleaming romance. Emboldened Cary Grant perfectly captures Hitchcock's unintentional hero, energized by Bernard Herrmann's potent score.
Dune (2021) Gorgeously rendered and impressively scaled visuals promote enveloping atmosphere to portray warring forces on desert planet of Arrakis and origin of Timothy Chalamet's savior. Clean narrative provides space for robust action and defined characters, without elevating thematic or mythical strength.
Under My Skin (1950) Suitably conflicted jockey John Garfield works European courses, always on the move with young son to outrun debts and gangsters. Plainly told, solidly produced melodrama benefits from spirited club owner chanteuse Micheline Presle and intense lead on way to tragic reach for redemption.
Mother Wore Tights (1946) Part backstage vaudeville comedy, part sentimental family drama, tuneful songs and glossy design provide dedicated hoofers Betty Grable and Dan Dailey with spirited material for uneventful storyline. Nimble production benefits from gorgeous musical arrangements that make soundtrack hum.
