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In this latest Video Dispatch, we discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s 13-hour TV production Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Video Dispatches: BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ

In this latest Video Dispatch, we discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s 13-hour TV production Berlin Alexanderplatz.

ROBOTECH: THE MOVIE: When Cannon Tried Anime
ROBOTECH: THE MOVIE: When Cannon Tried Anime

Cannon Films attempted to get into the animation market in 1986 – and the result was a hated film that remains out of print to this day.

Dinglehoppers, The Batmobile & Giant Pancakes: A Look At The Films Of 1989

If you were alive in the 80s, you know that this decade brought the ultimate…

BABYLON: A Piercing Portrait Of Racial Tension In Thatcher's Britain
BABYLON: A Piercing Portrait Of Racial Tension In Thatcher’s Britain

Whether you opt for the subtitled version or not, one thing is for certain: Babylon is a hidden gem worth seeking out if it comes to your city.

NEXT OF KIN: Australia's Lost Horror Classic Back from the Dead
NEXT OF KIN: Australia’s Lost Horror Classic Back From The Dead

This Australian horror has languished in obscurity for years, but a new restoration by Second Sight should make it the genre classic it deserves to be.

THEY ALL LAUGHED: A Screwball Romance Deserving Reevaluation
THEY ALL LAUGHED: A Screwball Romance Deserving Reevaluation

The failure of They All Laughed marked the end of the New Hollywood era, but Bogdanovich’s screwball fantasy urgently needs a reevaluation.

Trash Caviar: The Accidental Magic of TEEN WITCH
Trash Caviar: The Accidental Magic Of TEEN WITCH

A happy accident spit out the low-budget Hollywood machine, Teen Witch is compelling in a way that no individual person could pull off on their own.

The Beginner's Guide: Joe Dante, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Joe Dante, Director

In this beginner’s guide we look back at the career of director Joe Dante, focusing mostly on his iconic 1980s hits.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation isn't the finest Xmas movie you'll ever see, but it's disarmingly heartfelt at times.
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION: The Holidays Gone Awry

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation isn’t the finest Xmas movie you’ll ever see, but it’s disarmingly heartfelt at times.

PARIS, TEXAS: European Art House Meets The Great American Road Movie in Stunning Fashion
PARIS, TEXAS: European Art House Meets The Great American Road Movie In Stunning Fashion

Paris, Texas readily evokes a bit of the ruggedness of the Old West, reflecting the degradation of this vast country as much as the austere beauty.

TRUE STORIES: Criterion Resuscitates David Byrne’s Lone Masterpiece
TRUE STORIES: Criterion Resuscitates David Byrne’s Lone Masterpiece

With Criterion’s Blu-ray, True Stories will satisfy old fans and find new ones, just as every generation eventually discovers the Talking Heads.

DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES: An Extraordinary Debut Released On Its 30th Anniversary
DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES: An Extraordinary Debut Released On Its 30th Anniversary

Terence Davies’ 1988 debut Distant Voices, Still Lives, newly rereleased by Arrow Academy, deserves to be treasured as one of the great British films.

Conjuring Dread: The Ghostly Legacy of THE CHANGLING
Conjuring Dread: The Ghostly Legacy Of THE CHANGELING

The Changeling has built up a devoted club of admirers and its influence on films such as The Ring and Annabelle have seen it reclaimed by many as the grandfather of the Conjuring Universe.

“Fifty Minutes And Counting”: Time & MIRACLE MILE

An overlooked film at the time of its release, Miracle Mile looks at the Cold War when it was waning, examining the destruction man is capable of when he thinks the end is near.

EXCALIBUR: Is This The Best King Arthur Movie?
EXCALIBUR: Is This The Best King Arthur Movie?

Offering a backstory to the infamous tale of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Excalibur excels in its fantastical showcase delivering a story that is still fresh and grand today.