Vadim Rizov

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  31 Jan 09

  Stahl vs. Sirk

  Vadim Rizov

  Above: Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer in John M. Stahl's When Tomorrow Comes. Anthology Film Archives is performing a public service by showing three John M. Stahl films with their Douglas Sirk remakes;

  • Douglas Sirk /
  • John M. Stahl /
  • long
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  08 Jan 09

  Now in theaters: "Silent Light" (Reygadas, Mexico)

  Vadim Rizov

  Silent Light is Carlos Reygadas' third and most overtly accomplished film; I also find it his least convincing. A healthy degree of skepticism is automatically called for whenever words like "elegiac

  • Carlos Reygadas /
  • reviews
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  29 Dec 08

  The Notebook's First Annual Writers' Poll: Vadim Rizov

  Vadim Rizov

  Each of the Notebook's writers were given the opportunity to submit two lists of their ten favorite films of 2008.  One is restricted to films receiving at least a week's theatrical run in the U.S., a

  • 1st Writers Poll /
  • Writers Poll
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  14 Nov 08

  Now in theaters: "Slumdog Millionaire" (Boyle, UK)

  Vadim Rizov

  The opening moments of Slumdog Millionaire confirm Danny Boyle is behind the camera: a totally artificial golden light bathing god knows what for a peaceful moment, and then the sudden eruption of violence

  • Danny Boyle