Guy Maddin
Series
Criterion collection volume 396
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The Ace in the Hole, in this case, is Leo Minosa, trapped in a cliff dwelling near Albuquerque, N.M. The publicity from his situation could build a winning hand for several people: Chuck Tatum, manipulative veteran newsman; Lorraine, his bored wife who dreams of city lights; Sheriff Gus Kretzer, boosting his re-election campaign; and young Herbie, a reporter who wants to make the big leagues. In 1951, there was no 24-hour cable news, and the Albuquerque...
Publisher
PolyGram Video
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Cafe bar: In this brushstroke animation a random meeting at a cafe becomes two people's "escape" from one another. Bride of Resistor: In this sequel to the kinetic animation film Mr. Resistor, the diminuitive scrap heap hero returns to have his heart stolen by a plasticine mistress. Girl's own story: A girl's hopes are pierced by the barbs of early 60's life in a film that mirrors an entire society's loss of innocence. Depth solitude: A lyrical short...
Series
Criterion collection volume 676
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Comedy about a witch who was burned at the stake 300 years ago. She plans to take revenge by marrying the descendent of her persecutors and ruining his political aspirations, but doesn't count on falling in love!