Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on September 29, 2018

A woman’s suffering face appears above a pair of tortured hands. Birds twitter…her distraught voice whispers… All I want to do is save the children not destroy them. More than anything I love children. More than anything they need affection, love, someone who will belong to them   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on September 29, 2017

Screening of “The Innocents” with discussion afterward October 17 at Daystar Center “Halloween” Series: The Innocents (1961) Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street When: October 17, 2017 Time: 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald The Innocents (1961) Deborah Kerr s   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on June 27, 2017

From March 2015 to April 2017, I was writing the monthly Teen Scene column for the website ClassicFlix. My objective was to promote classic films among teenagers and young adults. Due to the establishing of a new version of the website, it’s now more difficult to access to the old...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on April 28, 2017

The Innocents Directed by Jack Clayton Written by William Archibald and Truman Capote; additional dialogue by John Mortimer; from the novel “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James 1961/UK Achilles/Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Here is a beautiful,   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on October 10, 2016

Screening of the "The Innocents" October 15 at Daystar Center October Film Series: The Innocents Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: October 15, 2016 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald The Innocents (1961) Deborah Kerr stars as Miss Gidd   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on October 9, 2015

Originally published October 24th, 2012 I’ve watched The Innocents twice, and while it’s good I’m not considering it one of the best psychological horror films according to Martin Scorsese (hmm, he’s making his second appearance in the references this week). I applaud the cin   read more

In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on October 1, 2015

Yesterday, September 29th was the 94th Birthday of Deborah Kerr, the famed Scottish actress who became one of Hollywood’s greatest assets. During the annals of her career, Kerr pioneered her way through an array of triumphant films which garnered her critical acclaim. In 1961, a time when mo   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on October 4, 2014

Oct 4 Posted by aaronwest THE INNOCENTS, JACK CLAYTON, 1961 My first exposure to Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw was as a young teen. It scared the daylights out of me, and I never really forgot it. Jack Clayton also experienced the material as a youngster, and was...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on October 4, 2014

Oct 4 Posted by aaronwest THE INNOCENTS, JACK CLAYTON, 1961 My first exposure to Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw was as a young teen. It scared the daylights out of me, and I never really forgot it. Jack Clayton also experienced the material as a youngster, and was...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on October 4, 2014

Oct 4 Posted by aaronwest THE INNOCENTS, JACK CLAYTON, 1961 My first exposure to Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw was as a young teen. It scared the daylights out of me, and I never really forgot it. Jack Clayton also experienced the material as a youngster, and was...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on October 24, 2012

It might appear that I’m a broke record of late and honestly, I don’t know what’s up with that.  All I can say is I seem to be seeing a lot of movies this month that aren’t anything spectacular.  Take today’s film for example.  I’ve watched The Innocents twice and   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on October 23, 2012

The Innocents (Jack Clayton, 1961) A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted. Starring Deborah Kerr, produced and directed by Jack Clayton, shot by cinematographer Freddie Francis who later would direct Horror classics at Hammer Films, and co-w   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on October 13, 2012

Adapted from Henry James’ 1898 novella, The Turn of the Screw, director Jack Clayton’s The Innocents (1961) is a masterpiece of supernatural suspense that claims its place among cinema’s greatest ghost stories. Visually and thematically, The Innocents occupies a space halfway betwe   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on October 13, 2012

Adapted from Henry James’ 1898 novella, The Turn of the Screw, director Jack Clayton’s The Innocents (1961) is a masterpiece of supernatural suspense that claims its place among cinema’s greatest ghost stories. Visually and thematically, The Innocents occupies a space halfway betwe   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on October 13, 2012

Adapted from Henry James’ 1898 novella, The Turn of the Screw, director Jack Clayton’s The Innocents (1961) is a masterpiece of supernatural suspense that claims its place among cinema’s greatest ghost stories. Visually and thematically, The Innocents occupies a space halfway betwe   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on September 30, 2011

Light and shadow flicker across the screen. Sobs are heard as a pair of praying hands, clasping and unclasping, appear. The sobbing continues. A woman’s suffering face appears above the tortured hands. Birds twitter…her distraught voice whispers… All I want to do is save the   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on September 30, 2011

Light and shadow flicker across the screen. Sobs are heard as a pair of praying hands, clasping and unclasping, appear. The sobbing continues. A woman’s suffering face appears above the tortured hands. Birds twitter…her distraught voice whispers… All I want to do is save the   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on September 30, 2011

Light and shadow flicker across the screen. Sobs are heard as a pair of praying hands, clasping and unclasping, appear. The sobbing continues. A woman’s suffering face appears above the tortured hands. Birds twitter…her distraught voice whispers… All I want to do is save the   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on October 5, 2010

Deborah Kerr, gave a perfect performance as a spinster governess who must fight for the souls of two orphan children. A classic thriller from 1961 that uses beautiful black and white cinematography. One of the best ghost films of all time. FACTS TRIVIA: To create such sharp visuals, director of   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on July 2, 2010

I don’t get it. When I watched the film, I had no idea The Innocents was considered some masterpiece of British cinema. I’m actually rather surprised by the acclaim. Similarly, I’m shocked Deborah Kerr considered her performance in this film her best. It’s not a bad performa   read more