A cofounder of New York's Anthology Film Archives, Sitney coined the term "structuralism" to identify the minimalist, formalist experimental film that arose in the 1960s, writing extensively about the form in a manner that was as clear and straightforward as his stated disdain for prestigious prizes.
Robert Altman's M*A*S*H introduced a new, immersive storytelling style, mixing gore and humor, while subverting traditional portrayals of war, establishing Altman as a unique voice in cinema.
Like the making of the movie itself, Rocketship X-M doesn't waste any time, thrusting its heroes into deep space just minutes after their pioneering mission to the Moon is announced.
Going Down is a rich descent into life in 1980s Sydney, following four friends on their last night out before one departs for New York.
The opening sequence of stands out as a liminal masterpiece, leading us resolutely from a handful of over-salted popcorn in a darkened room, to the make-believe world of its heavy-handed commercial and homoerotic film franchise.
In the documentary 'Hearts of Darkness,' they collapsed time and portrayed his breakdown, sort of, toward the end of the schedule, when in fact it was early in the schedule when my dad was celebrating his birthday in August.
Sean Connery's disdain for James Bond was palpable; he once stated, 'I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him.' This speaks to the complicated relationship actors have with the character.