Author Archive: Retro

Following Bhagwan Shri Ram’s 14 year exile, whereby he demolishes the evil empire of Lord Ravan, rescues his wife, Sita, and returns triumphantly home to Ayodhya to be crowned the King. Bhagwan Ram arranges for Sita to be placed on top a funeral pyre, and when she comes out unscathed with the Lord of Fire himself appearing and asking Bhagwan Ram to take Sita back as she is pure, and her presence has not only purified Ayodhya, but also Sri Lanka, as well as himself. Thus satiated, Ram and Sita return to Ayodhya, but not for long as the people, especially a washer-man (Dhobi) demands that Sita be expelled from the kingdom, as the people would like him to ask his wife to leave Ayodhya as she has spent several days and nights away from husband, and has thus maligned herself. Bhagwan Ram gives way to the demands of his people, and expels Sita, who [...]

Robert Bresson’s debut about a nun helping a female prisoner.

Con man attempts to cheat a sailor who he believes is the son of a wealthy woman. Dir. William Nigh.

Historical drama about Frederick the Great during the Seven Years’ War.

Comedy about a gas meter reader mistaken for a spy.

Chauvel’s grand tribute to the Australian Light Horse Brigade during WWI, as they back up the British in Palestine. Written by Elsa Chauvel. Dir. Charles Chauvel

German military drama about WWI soldiers.

Five cowboys ride from Texas to Arizona to help their friend defend his ranch from a ruthless ranch hand.