Lumet's "Network" and Beineix's "Diva" are two sides of a brilliantly hallucinogenic coin.

Fellini's hedonistic Rome, Noé's vision of rape and revenge, and the Coen Brothers on botched spying.

"The old country" is easy to romanticize, fun to watch, but extremely easy to get wrong.

A look back at a Gianni Zanassi gem and the birth of a spy anti-hero.

For toxicity, see "Reversal of Fortune," "Eyes Wide Shut" and "Requiem for a Dream."

Vintage Godard, aging Mitchum and meandering Mamet make for interesting viewing.

"Barbarella," "The Addiction" and "Runaway Train" toy with women to different effect.

Remembering Tornatore's "Nuovo Cinema Paradiso" and Calopresti's "La Seconda Volta."

Looking back at three provocative fables by three no-limits directors.

How three smart early 1990s films got a bead on murder, revenge, and "state terrorism."

Kelly's "Darko" and Weir's "Last Wave" are creepy without being obvious.

Three exceptionally well-assembled thrillers that effortless cross the lines of genre.