Notes from the sketch book — movie

Eastwood, fresh from his Leone collaborations, was already a force to be reckoned with, but with this his second directorial effort, it was a clear assertion of his artistic independence. He wasn’t content to merely inhabit the stoic, laconic cowboy; he wanted to shape the entire landscape. He wanted to mold the narrative to his own unsettling vision. The script was written by Ernest Tidyman, the man behind The French Connection, was already a dark brooding affair. Eastwood, ever the revisionist, injected it with his own brand of moral ambiguity. The stark, wind-scoured terrain of High Plains Drifter offered Eastwood...

This art collection is an examination of the Western genre, specifically focusing on Clint Eastwood's transition from television actor to cinematic icon. The series intends to analyze Eastwood's evolution, tracing his rise to prominence through Sergio Leone's "Dollars Trilogy," films that redefined the Western's visual and narrative language. The intention is to observe, assess, and produce artistic interpretations inspired by these films, ultimately culminating in a study of Eastwood's role in the deconstruction of the Western archetype. However, the series initial point of departure is not Leone's work, but Akira Kurosawa's "Yojimbo." This choice underscores the acknowledgement that cinematic influence...

Starman 1984   In the catalogue of John Carpenter's cinematic creations, "Starman" emerges as an upbeat and emotionally evocative gem, standing as a testament to the director's versatility. Departing from the shadowy corridors of horror that Carpenter is renowned for, this film boldly transcends genre boundaries, weaving a tapestry that seamlessly melds science fiction with an intimately poignant love story. In the wake of horror tales like "The Thing" and "Christine," "Starman" takes an unexpected turn, adopting a Spielbergian optimism that represents Carpenter at his most positive. At the heart of the narrative is an alien entity, brilliantly portrayed by...

In the mysterious world of Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, we are introduced to the enigmatic Scottie Ferguson, a retired police detective played with captivating vulnerability by James Stewart. Scottie's life takes a plunge into obsession when he's hired to follow the beguiling Madeleine Elster, portrayed with mesmerizing allure by Kim Novak. What seems like a routine surveillance job turns into a psychological labyrinth as Scottie becomes ensnared by the enigma that is Madeleine. Hitchcock, the master of suspense, intricately weaves a narrative filled with uncertainty, illusion, and the blurring of reality. We journey with Scottie through San Francisco's atmospheric landscapes, steeped...

Ruby Rhod “Korben sweetheart, what was that? It was BAD! It had no fire, no energy, no nothing! Y'know I got a Show to run here, and it must pop POP POP! So tomorrow from 5 to 7 will you PLEASE act like you have more than a two word vocabulary. It must be green, okay?” So the first art print in the Fifth Element collection is that of the character Ruby Rhod, a divisive personality that it seems people love or hate.  Ruby Rhod is a famous host of a 2 hour radio show with over 50 billion listeners...