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Georgina Hale in Ken Russell’s poetic “Mahler” [1974 UK]

Ken Russell had never been stranger to controversy, he revelled in catching critics and audience off guard. He confounded critics yet again during the peak of his notoriety by making one of his most restrained and poetic of films. … Continue reading

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Michelle Phillips & Penelope Milford in “Valentino” [1977 UK/USA]

Ken Russell’s 1977 biopic of dancer/silent film star Rudolph Valentino is a mixed bag, artistically speaking – there are flashes of brilliance, while some scenes are rather pedestrian. However, the costumes and art direction contribute heavily towards making this … Continue reading

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Amanda Donohoe & Sammi Davis in “The Rainbow” [1989 UK]

Ken Russell was one of the more quirky directors in British Cinema – while his recent works have been ordinary, there was a time when he was making rather interesting films. I’m therefore moving backwards with his filmography, starting … Continue reading

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