Old Sport's Thirteen Motion Picture Discoveries of 2023
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
When each year starts, I see myself as an explorer sailing the uncharted cinematic waters in search of treasure.
Ryan Silberstein's Best Discoveries of 2022
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
This is my favorite list to put together all year. I watched a ton of “new to me” movies in 2022, and so many of them brought me joy that it was hard to even narrow down to just 12.
MovieJawn Sound & Vision Poll: Jaime Davis’ Ballot
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
Welcome to MovieJawn’s first ever Sound & Vision Poll, where our writers share why they love their 10 favorite movies of all time!
Two early Douglas Sirk films new to Blu-Ray provide a window to the past
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
A new release from Kino Lorber with two of his early films felt like the right opportunity to get to know Mr. Sirk better. Sadly, the results are a decidedly mixed bag.
All That Heaven Allows
Directed by Douglas Sirk (1955)
by Joseph Juhase
Douglas Sirk's film, All That Heaven Allows, is the epitome of the 1950's Hollywood melodrama. From its lush score, impassioned verbal exchanges, and moments where you can't help but roll your eyes, it hardly seems like a strong pick for a Criterion Film. However, Sirk's use of cinematography and Technicolor elevate the piece above the usual romantic fare Hollywood was churning out back then. It also stars the dreamy Rock Hudson, whose homosexuality was an open secret in Hollywood, in one of his countless heartthrob roles.
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