4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 29, 2023

“I don’t care about being respected. I’m trying to live as a true Christian.” – Kirk Douglas as Van Gogh It seems the world over has remained transfixed by the life of Vincent Van Gogh, which is rather ironic since he failed to gain much traction in his own lifetime....   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on April 12, 2016

Lust for Life Directed by Vincente Minnelli Written by Norman Corwin based on the novel by Irving Stone 1956/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Vincent Van Gogh: You look too fast! Vincent Minnelli gives us a visual feast and Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn bring great painters   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on March 20, 2013

I know it’s an old art-school cliche, but Vincent van Gogh is my favorite artist.  The Night Cafe fascinated me and helped me understand a setting for madness while The Starry Night is a painting that helps me see light and beauty in darkness and meaning to chaos.  My old...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on March 22, 2011

Sede de Viver / Lust for Life (1956) Minha iniciação artística se deu com as pinturas de Van Gogh. E dá-lhe cópias de sua biografia e versões do quadro “O Quarto de Van Gogh em Arles”. Essas atividades ficaram em minha memória, e voltaram com força total assistindo à “Sede...   read more