NYFCC Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In the fifty-four years since Dyan Cann on first won Best Supporting Actress in NY in 1969, fourteen of their choices have failed to get a nomination.
High and Low Commentary on Movies, Music, Art and More.
Film Reviews
New Releases/Archives
Inside (2023) Film Review
A premise that requires a great actor, a witty script, and some very innovative direction. Dafoe is marvelous.
TV/Streaming
The White Lotus (2021) – Limited Series Review
The action then unfolds in flashback.... Olivia and Paula instantly become the series’ Greek Chorus; the best-friend-duo from hell.
Queer Film
55 Queer Films Made Under the Hays Code (1934-1967)
Hitchcock had a preference for casting gay actors in gay parts: Judith Anderson, Farley Granger, John Dall, or Anthony Perkins.
Hitchcock
and other directors of interest
Which 7 Films Did Hitchcock Make That Were “Perfect”?
Seven films in which every shot, every camera move, every editing sequence is perfect. Four of the seven movies star either Cary Grant or Jimmy Stewart.
Classic Film Noir
and Great Cinematographers
Drama and Camp: The Fate of Mildred’s Daughter is Sealed
The amazing gift of "Mildred Pierce" is that, like "Baby Jane", it plays as drama and camp simultaneously with no dichotomy involved.
Masterpieces
and La Nouvelle Vague
Nitram (2022) Film Review
As for Judy Davis she gives what is probably her most outstanding performance, which means it's one of the greatest performances ever captured on film
