Lolita Lolita
Once he has swallowed the disappointment of discovering that Lolita in the movie is pushing hard on the age of consent, the libidinous critic must decide what if anything he can ...
Mar 30, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
Leopold and Loeb: The Uses of Adversity Leopold and Loeb: The Uses of Adversity
The memoir of Nathan Leopold, one of the twentieth century's most notorious murderers.
Apr 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
Star Wars Star Wars
The only film ever made that could be said to have cost the United States government billions--in a missile defense system that only Hollywood could make work.
Jan 25, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
The Godfather The Godfather
If one Paramount exec had his way, Don Corleone would have been played by Danny Thomas. Fortunately, Francis Coppola had no interest in turning Mario Puzo's novel into Make Room Fo...
Jan 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
Harlan County, USA Harlan County, USA
Barbara Kopple spent thirteen months living and breathing the dust of a brutal coal strike. Out of it came this groundbreaking documentary.
Jan 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
The Shining The Shining
If you stay at the Overlook Hotel, best avoid Room 237.
Jan 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
Vertigo Vertigo
Jimmy Stewart suffers from high anxiety in what some consider to be Alfred Hitchcock's greatest film.
Jan 11, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
Wild Strawberries Wild Strawberries
Selecting Bergman's greatest masterpiece is like trying to pick the best pistachio nut in a bowl. Although this tale of a doctor looking back on his life is as good a choice as an...
Jan 10, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
Taxi Driver Taxi Driver
John Hinckley ignored Robert DeNiro and became obsessed with Jodie Foster, eventually attempting to kill President Reagan to impress her.
Jan 9, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
The Graduate The Graduate
Dustin Hoffman chooses Mrs. Robinson over plastics. Who wouldn't?
Jan 9, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch