The Open Culture site has cropped up before, I think. Some kind soul with time on his hands has compiled a list of free movies online that are actually worth watching. They’re pretty much all on YouTube, but this removes the serendipitous stumbling process. For instance: Crash: The Short Film – Free – Otherwise known as The Atrocity Exhibition, this pre-Cronenberg short film was directed by Harley Cokeliss and stars J.G. Ballard himself. (1971) End of the World – Free – After witnessing a man’s death in a bizarre accident, Father Pergado goes on a spiritual retreat, where he encounters his alien double bent on world conquest. Sci-fi film stars Christopher Lee. (1977) Fear and Desire – Free – An uncut print of Stanley Kubrick’s “lost” early film. Kubrick didn’t like how his first film came out, so removed it from circulation. (1953) Lumiere – Free – A very short film by David Lynch. 55 seconds. (1966) Mike Leigh’s Five Minute Films – Free – The BBC commissioned him to make a series of five-minute movies in 1975. They eventually aired in 1982. Tuileries – Free – A short twisted film by Joel and Ethan Coen. Stars Steve Buscemi and » Continue Reading.
A crackling fire, curtains drawn, and an armchair tale… from Christopher Lee…
The BFI ‘Ghost Stories For Christmas’ box set is essential for this time of year. Set aside 30 minutes and hearken to the sonorous voice…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV84nXzZrkA&list=PLRiywIdis46j3NgKJl9KeYWiHRsA2SV5M
Christopher Lee
Sad to hear one of our finest screen villains has shuffled off his mortal coil. I think these goodies provide a handy tribute. Fangs for the memories.
