Today we explore the dark recesses of the human soul with Agnes Callard (Chicago). We discuss von Trier’s minimalist staging, the movie’s parable, the duality of human nature, the lies we tell ourselves and others, the film’s political angle, and the role of anger in response to true evil. All I see is a beautifulContinue reading “DOGVILLE (2003)”
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EYES WIDE SHUT (1999)
It’s the holiday season, and what better way to start than with a veritable Christmas classic, Stanley Kubrick’s final film, Eyes Wide Shut! We sit down with Carly Severn (KQED San Francisco) to discuss noble lies in relationships and society, Tom and Nicole’s challenging (and, ultimately destructive) performances, and the interrelations between power, anonymity, powerlessness,Continue reading “EYES WIDE SHUT (1999)”
Cows in the Field 