Tag Archives: Werner Herzog

the folly of power (film: Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes – Werner Herzog, 1972)

A masterpiece remains a masterpiece. I saw ‘Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes‘ again 50 years after its release, and the impression was just as strong. It’s one of those films that I haven’t forgotten at all in the half century that … Continue reading

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a remake which is a classic (film: Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht / Nosferatu the Vampyre – Werner Herzog, 1979)

1979 was a wonderful year for Dracula. No less than 5 films were made that year, inspired by Bram Stoker’s character, and having as main hero either Dracula himself or one of his descendants. Of all, the most remarkable is … Continue reading

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CHANGE.WORLD: Visele Internetului

Cunoştiinţa mea cu filmele regizorului german Werner Herzog datează de vreo patru decenii. Cândva, în anii 70, cinematograful Magheru de pe bulevard, în apropiere de Piaţa Romană devenise ‘cinematograf de artă’. Cred că a fost chiar şi cinematecă pentru o … Continue reading

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the producer as superhero (film: Jack Reacher – Tom Cruise, 2012)

It’s good to be Tom Cruise. Famous, rich, with an impressive list of impressive ex-es, and even gone through a high profile divorce. After having gone through all major role that make a bright career Tom Cruise can afford now … Continue reading

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