The Serious Side of Gerd Oswald’s Comedy, a ‘Paris Holiday’
Under Oswald's expressionism is somebody scarred by his brush with Nazis, someone mistrustful of authority figures, and someone who likes to bring the razzle-dazzle to audiences.
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Criterion’s ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’ Is a Semiotic Feast
Sheryl Lee's iconic performance as Laura Palmer evokes epic sorrow and haunting tragedy.
Authority Issues: Questioning Authorial Control in the Films of Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier’s reputation rests on his ability to create and shape narratives of control, but has this approach always proven successful?