USC Recommended Film List
A listing of narrative and documentary films, along with television shows recommended by the Cinematic Arts school at the University of Southern California
Category: Reviews/Commentary
Empire of the Ants (1977)
A brief review of Bert I. Gordon’s 1977 giant-ant horror film “Empire of the Ants” that starred Joan Collins.
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – Decoding Guillermo del Toro
A brief introduction to director Guillermo del Toro and remarks about his 2006 film “Pan’s Labyrinth.”
Harrison Ford & A Star-Filled Night at the Shrine
A report from the Jules Vern Film Festival’s opening gala, with spottings of Harrison Ford, George Lucas, James Cameron, and Malcolm McDowell
John Williams Conducts The Music of the Movies
A summary of the September 1, 2006 concert by legendary film music composer John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl Amphitheater in Hollywood, CA.
Good Night and Good Luck (2005) – At the Arclight
A description of attending a screening of the 2005 George Clooney-directed film “Good Night, and Good Luck” at the Arclight Theatre in Los Angeles.
Bob Barker Price is Right Taping & Ed McMahon
Remarks about attending a taping of “The Price is Right” hosted by Bob Barker and then meeting Ed McMahon later that evening.
Ethan Hawke & HurlyBurly Off Broadway
Remarks about a visit to New York City and seeing the Off-Broadway play “HurlyBurly” that starred Ethan Hawke, Elizabeth Berkley, and Parker Posey.
Michael Moore & Roseanne at Luther College
Remarks about Michael Moore and Roseanne Barr’s 2004 ‘Slacker Uprising’ tour stop at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.