Judith Crist

Columns | Miscellany

Of Nebbishes and Kings

Whether evading the law, loosening the bonds of marriage, or traveling to the future, escape is the watchword for this group of films. (February 1974)

Classics Illustrated

Neither fish nor fowl, filmed theater is a whole new art form. (January 1974)

Some Things Old, Some Things New

Turffaut does it again, Polanski leaves a lot to be desired, and Losey wins and loses at the same time. (December 1973)

What's Up Documentary?

Fantasy finds it hard to compete with reality. (August 1973)

Variations on the Confidence Game

Ryan O'Neal, Adolph Hitler and Tom Sawyer have a lot in common. Trust us, you'll see. (July 1973)

Remaking History Hollywood Style

Old films and old themes come uneasily back to life. (May 1973)

Two-Stepping to The Last Tango

Marlon takes it off and movies will never be the same. (April 1973)

Welsh Rabbit and a Mixed Bag

Dylan Thomas and Ingmar Bergman top some films of varying quality. (March 1973)

European Class, American Cheek

(February 1973)