I knew her well – The Criterion Collection #801 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Antonio Pietrangeli’s “I knew her well” is tragic comedy of a young woman slowly consumed and suffocated by society. And it’s one of the two finest films created by the Commedia all’italiana filmmaker. Recommended! Image courtesy of © 1965 Titanus.  2016 The Criterion Collection. All Read More …

Adua e le compagne (Adua and her Friends) (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Adua e le compagne (Adua and her Friends)” is among the most memorable films from filmmaker Antonio Pietrangeli. Featuring a fine cast of actresses and an entertaining and enjoyable storyline, if you are a fan of ’60s Italian cinema, you owe it yourself to own Read More …

La Visita (The Visitor) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Among the Italian filmmakers of the ’50s-’60s that were forgotten and have now been rediscovered by today’s cineaste, Antonio Pietrangeli’s “La Visita” is true commedia all’italiana. Featuring a wonderful performance by Sandra Milo and Francois Perier, “La Visita” is an enjoyable comedy that takes on Read More …