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Looney Tunes directing maestro Frank Tashlin embraced the musical comedy genre back in 1956 with an influential, live-action rock and roll classic "The Girl Can't Help It," now available from Criterion in the Blu-ray format.
In Memoriam: Giuseppe Rotunno, ASC, AIC (1923-2021) One of the masters of modern cinematography, the Italian director of photography died on February 7 at the age of 97, leaving behind a body of influential work that will continue to resonate. Rotunno spent nearly 60 years behind the camera, capturing beautiful and mind-boggling imagery dreamed up by the world’s greatest directors. Although he collaborated with many top American filmmakers, including Orson Welles, John Huston, Stanley Kramer, Robert Altman, Bob Fosse and Mike Nichols, he will be best-remembered for his multiple collaborat...
Oscar Winning Cinematographer Roger Deakins Knighted for 2021 New Year Honors ✖ On the day before New Year's Eve, the UK Government has announced their list of "New Year Honors" for 2021 including new Knighthoods by the Queen. Film fans will be delighted to learn that none other than two-time Academy Award winner Roger Deakins has been granted the title of Knight Bachelor, CBE, "For services to film." He joins the likes of Richard Attenborough, Sam Mendes, and Steve McQueen as figures who famously worked behind the camera in feature films to receive a Knighthood. Deakins was previously appo...