Ladri di Biciclete (1948)

Ladri di Biciclette, another black and white classic, most people think. But why has this film been given the status of a classic?

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

The Night of the Hunter is the only film that director Charles Laughton has made. He did this for the production company Paul Gregory Productions, a relatively unknown company with only 2 productions to its name.

Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922)

Nosferatu is a German silent horror film from 1922, divided into 5 acts. The first act starts with an extract from the diary of Johan Cavallius, a historian.

Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard – Thomas Gray

The poem Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard was written by Thomas Gray in 1750 and first published in 1751. It is thought to have been inspired by Gray’s thoughts following the death of poet Richard West.

Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men is alternatively called a (short) novel and a novella. It’s a conscious experiment at writing something new: a play/novelette.

Tirez sur le Pianiste (1960)

Tirez sur le Pianiste, literally translated as “shoot the pianist” is a film by François Truffaut, directed in 1960. The … More

A Clean, Well-Lighted Place – Ernest Hemingway

When you read Hemingway’s short-story “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, you will immediately notice the importance of light, especially in contrast with darkness; even the title indicates this.

Poetry: Leaves of Grass – Walt Whitman

Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by American poet Walt Whitman. It was first published in 1855, but he spent most of his life (re)writing and expanding it until his death in 1892.

Hell’s Hinges (1916)

Hell’s Hinges is a silent Western movie with William S. Hart in the lead role. The film is attributed to director Charles Swickard, though many doubt this fact.