Garlands

The Imperiled Women of Alex Garland’s Films | Features

by

Indeed, “Annihilation” comments on feminism by not commenting on it, flipping “Stalker”’s premise by having its protagonists be women, whereas Tarkovsky populated his odyssey with brooding men. Garland doesn’t include a single scene in which skeptical men wonder how these ladies are going to pull off their mission. Lena and her colleagues never have to … Read more

Judy Garland’s Last Film at MGM: Interview with Author David Fantle | Interviews

by

Authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson I was glad to see you devote so much attention to director Charles Walters, generally overlooked in favor of Vincente Minnelli and Stanley Donan. What were the special strengths Walters brought to this film? Charles Walter was the consummate company man known for bringing in his films under budget … Read more