Category Archives: Saturday Matinee

Saturday Matinee: Perfect Blue

Posted on August 17, 2019 by

“Perfect Blue” (1997) is a psychological thriller anime directed by Satoshi Kon, written by Sadayuki Murai, and based on the novel “Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis” by Yoshikazu Takeuchi. The film follows Mima Kirigoe, a member of a Japanese idol group, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Fight Club

Posted on August 10, 2019 by

Fight Club: A philosophical analysis Alter ego, consumerism, identity, anarchy, masculinity, order and chaos. By DM Source: blastingnews Based on Chuck Palahniuk’s novel of the same name, a film that was initially a commercial failure is now widely considered a … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: The Osterman Weekend

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

Ahead of its time – brilliant, entertaining, insightful Review By nfaust1 Source: IMDB When this movie originally came out, five years after CONVOY (a muddled, but in many ways spectacular entertainment), many critics moaned that Peckinpah had yet again displayed … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Sans Soliel

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

“Sans Soliel” (1983) is an experimental film by acclaimed French director Chris Marker which compiles footage recorded in various countries around the world and presents it in collage-like form. The movie features no synchronized sound, but instead ties the various … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Quest

Posted on July 20, 2019 by

By Jonathan Crow Source: Open Culture Saul Bass was one of the greatest graphic designers who ever lived. He created the logos for such ubiquitous organizations as AT&T, United Airlines and the Girl Scouts of America. He revolutionized the art … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Winter Kills

Posted on July 13, 2019 by

“Winter Kills” (1979) is a darkly humorous conspiracy thriller directed by William Richert and based on the novel of the same name by Richard Condon. The plot follows a fictional version of the JFK assassination (president Kegan in the film) … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Southland Tales

Posted on July 6, 2019 by

In defence of Southland Tales – Richard Kelly’s futuristic folly The director’s much-maligned second feature is a vigorous piece of pulp for the 21st century. By Dominic Jaeckle Source: Little White Lies It’s November 2016, and Richard Kelly is sat … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Wrong is Right

Posted on June 29, 2019 by

“Wrong is Right” (1982) is a prescient political satire directed by Richard Brooks and based on the novel by ”The Better Angels” by Charles McCarry. Sean Connery stars as Patrick Hale, a slick television journalist who becomes embroiled in a … Continue reading →

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