Tag Archives: the Criterion Collection

Notes on Black Narcissus (Powell & Pressburger, 1947)

Top Tier, 1947 [Note of introduction: this is a reprint from an unexamined/essentials post from last year, after a third or fourth viewing of Black Narcissus - the first on Blu-ray] Black Narcissus has inspired much well-deserved cooing over its … Continue reading

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What if Netflix Ceased to Exist?

Science fiction nightmare scenario! Picture this: having already, wisely, ditched Netflix’s disc service for streaming-only, you wake up to learn that Netflix will cease operations altogether, 30 days from today. In other words, you have 30 days to watch films … Continue reading

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