Author Archive: Retro

Spaghetti western about revenge and justice.

A political critique of the Japanese patriarchal family structure. The ideal Japanese family here is seen as militaristic, absurdly incestuous, and patriarchal. The father wearing his military uniform is dominating his family sexually and violently. And while his daughter keeps saying that everything is normal, nothing is normal in this family. Nihilistic destruction by the young ones seems to be the only way out.

Spanish thriller about a woman suspecting her neighbor of murder.

Family of Vampires seeks new warm victims

A swordsman battles pirates and corruption on the seas.

James Mason stars in a spy thriller set in Hong Kong.

Bernardo Bertolucci’s drama about a man uncovering his father’s betrayal.

Italian swashbuckler about pirates.

Short film showcasing David Bowie’s early music.