Author Archive: Retro

Franco Sereni, a captain of carabiniers, is dismissed from service for being the proponent of “the law of the gun”. He is asked to hold a private investigation of several cases of blackmailing wealthy women. Soon Sereni finds out that there is much more then just blackmailing.

Elderly woman, burned at the stake as a witch, puts a curse on the local preacher and his family, causing a series of tragic events. Based on actual witch trials of the early 17th Century. English subtitles.

Young couple inherit a run-down movie theater and the people who work there as well. Dir. Basil Dearden.

David Preston always returns home from work by seven o’clock, and tonight is no different from any other – except that it’s a full day later than he thinks it is, and he can’t account for the previous 24 hours.

Castaways on isolated island fight over a woman. English subtitles. Dir. Joseph von Sternberg

Three stories based on Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio’s legendary portrayals of bawdy medieval romance. Jourdan plays the author, who tells his tales to a group of willing women.The pleasant, lighthearted love story. Costuming is amazingly authentic. Many thoughtful touches, beautiful settings, historically correct outfits andaccessories make this a lovely and visually appealing film. Dir. Hugo Fregonese

In the nineteenth century, a young Austrian woman marries into a wealthy family and witnesses the country change through the course of four decades.

Ex-RAF pilot goes to psychiatrist after he crashes in Burma; tense and well-performed British melodrama.

American soldier falls in love with a major’s fiancee.