Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on October 13, 2013

The Life of Emile Zola Directed by William Dieterle Written by Norman Reilly Raine, Heinz Herald, Geza Herczeg et al 1937/USA Warner Bros. First viewing #119 of 1001 Films You Must See Before You Die For some reason I was not wowed by this worthy, well-produced biopic. The story covers...   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on June 15, 2010

Here’s a quick tip: To get the most out of this film, do not read any sort of quick biography on Emile Zola.  All you need to know for backup is that he was a writer in France speaking out against oppression in government and society.  The film should do...   read more