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Glasgow Film Festival 2012: The restored ‘Loves of Pharaoh’ is a must-see for Ernst Lubitsch fans

The Loves of Pharaoh Written by Norbert Falk and Hanns Kräly Directed by Ernst Lubitsch Germany, 1922 Ernst Lubitsch is best known for his work in Hollywood, operating as a master of comedies until his death in 1947. He left behind a legacy of films that includes the much beloved likes of The Shop Around …

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Shaw Brothers Saturday: ‘Water Margin’ embraces the notion of being ‘epic’

The Water Margin Directed by Chang Cheh and Wu Ma Screenplay by Chang Cheh and Ni Kuang Hong Kong, 1972   However many qualities may be admired about the martial arts classics from the late 60s and early 70s, their scale is not one that frequently produces feelings of awe from within the viewer. In …

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