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Ozu’s ‘Tokyo Chorus’ Movie Review – sings in counterpoint to The Crowd

Tokyo Chorus Directed by Yasujirô Ozu Written by Kôgo Noda Japan, 1931 After launching its 2013 schedule with one of the most unrelentingly somber works of art ever committed to celluloid, the TSFF took a more genial tack on the second night of its run. Revered for his celebrated series of post-World War Two family …

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Tom Peters’ new score for Dreyer’s Passion of ‘Joan of Arc’ adds immensely to an already overwhelming cinematic experience

The Passion of Joan of Arc Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer Written by Carl Theodor Dreyer & Joseph Delteil France, 1928 The Toronto Silent Film Festival got off to an impressive start at Innis Hall on Thursday night, as a packed room experienced the inspired fusion of two complementary works of art, created 85 years …

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