Why Scrooge (1951) is the Best Version of A Christmas Carol
The 1951 version of Scrooge effortlessly recreates its candleglow world. This classic story has never been better.
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The White Reindeer: A Myth of Innocence
The White Reindeer is equal parts history, horror, and fairytale – a myth of innocence, in a landscape of snow and terror.
White Christmas: A Beautiful Bottom Line
White Christmas never fails to put me in the Christmas spirit, with a bit of finagling. It wears the season (and its production woes) on its satin sleeve.
Vertigo: Decoding Hitchcock’s Desires
Vertigo is as much about its director’s view of sex as a masterclass thriller. It decodes not only Master Hitchcock but an entire cinematic point-of-view.