Rethought version of Dvorak classic worth watching for Myrto Papatanasiu’s riveting portrayal of the title character.
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Janacek: The Cunning Little Vixen [Quinn Kelsey et.al./Glyndebourne Festival] Blu-ray Review
A delightfully staged performance of Janacek’s fairy tale opera has the ageless Seiji Ozawa leading a strong cast, supported by high production values.
The Last Tycoon (2012) Blu-ray Review
The Last Tycoon from director Wong Jing is marvelous wartime spectacle of romance, crime, and action.
Marketa Lazarová [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review
A brilliant, often disturbing film by director Vlacil, the amazing cinematography displays violence and brutality that is offset by an incredible cinematic story. Understandably this is the Czech film of all time.
Janáček: The Cunning Little Vixen [Glyndebourne Festival] Blu-ray Review
Janáček’s fairy tale opera, The Cunning Little Vixen, gets the Glyndebourne Festival treatment much to its advantage and our delight.
Alice [UK Release] Blu-ray Review
Enter the weird and surreal world of Czech filmmaker Jan Švankmajer’s interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved story, and “feed your head”.
