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July 2021 Viewing Diary

Posted on August 3, 2021 by sheila

Sally, Mary and Irene (1925; d. Edmund Goulding) For some reason, I forgot to include this gem in my June viewing diary. Considered lost forever, it is one of Joan Crawford’s earliest films – and one where she is actually … Continue reading →

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Review: Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones And D-Man In The Waters (2021)

Posted on July 16, 2021 by sheila

This documentary – about Bill T. Jones’ seminal dance “D-Man In the Waters” – is so good. As history lesson, as art appreciation, AND – best of all – a realistic look at the creative process. I loved it. I … Continue reading →

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Dance, Girl, Dance (1940): Criterion release today 5/19

Posted on May 19, 2020 by sheila

My second Criterion booklet essay to come out in one month. Taking a moment to be proud of this. First came The Great Escape (my essay here), and now my essay for the long-awaited release of Dorothy Arzner’s Dance, Girl, … Continue reading →

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Criterion May releases announced

Posted on February 15, 2020 by sheila

I wrote booklet essays for two of Criterion’s May 2020 releases – Dorothy Arzner’s 1940 film Dance, Girl, Dance, and the 1963 beloved classic The Great Escape. There are multiple reasons these were very exciting assignments. Dance, Girl, Dance is … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Stanley Donen

Posted on February 23, 2019 by sheila

“For me directing is like having sex: when it’s good, it’s very good; but when it’s bad, it’s still good.” – Stanley Donen I feel so fortunate to have met him when he came and spoke at my school. In … Continue reading →

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Rita Hayworth and Fred Astaire: You’ll Never Get Rich (1941)

Posted on September 20, 2015 by sheila

Fred Astaire was once asked who was his favorite dance partner, in all his years performing. He didn’t want to answer (because he knew Ginger would probably be pissed and hurt) but finally he caved and said, “All right, I’ll … Continue reading →

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Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly: “Put Me to the Test”

Posted on September 17, 2015 by sheila

From Cover Girl (1944). Directed by Charles Vidor (same director as Gilda). Starring Gene Kelly and Rita Hayworth. It is, putting it mildly, NOT a film noir. It’s a musical comedy, having to do with high-fashion, Broadway, class differences, Brooklyn … Continue reading →

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Review: Tap World (2015)

Posted on July 9, 2015 by sheila

“Rhythm is the international language.” That’s just one quote of many about the importance of rhythm in Dean Hargrove’s Tap World a celebration of the global tap dancing community. Coming in at a brisk 72 minutes, Tap World makes its … Continue reading →

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Review: Bravetown (2015)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by sheila

I really liked this movie. I could feel the formulas working, and sometimes there were too many formulae in one given moment, but the end result is its own thing. Very good. My review of Bravetown is up at The … Continue reading →

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La Bare (2014): A Doc About “The Most Popular Male Strip Club in the World.”

Posted on June 27, 2014 by sheila

La Bare, the club, is in Dallas. La Bare, the movie, is a fascinating backstage look at the dancers, who they are, what they’re about. It was directed by actor Joe Manganiello, who was in Magic Mike, not to mention … Continue reading →

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