Movies
A retrospective of Anna Magnani’s career shows rarities as well as famous examples of her unsentimental yet passionate work.
Oct. 29, 2006
When Anna Magnani achieved international renown in Roberto Rossellini’s “Open City,” a raw, jagged, shot-on-the-run panorama of Rome on the eve of liberation, Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth were reigning queens of America’s box office.
Feb. 2, 1989
“The Passionate Thief” is an Italian comedy from the past that will make you smile like there is no tomorrow.
April 9, 2015
Entertainment & Arts
“The Fugitive Kind.” Warner. $19.95.
Aug. 25, 1987
The American Cinematheque commemorates the 50th anniversary of “Open City” with a screening of a restored print of Roberto Rossellini’s great neo-realist film Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.
July 17, 1995
Archives
A great Neo-realist double feature: the first is Roberto Rossellini’s raw epic of the liberation of Rome featuring Anna Magnani (left); the second is Vittorio de Sica’s quietly powerful study of old age with Carlo Battisti (right).
June 10, 1990
An invigorating blend of melodrama and farce, “The Rose Tattoo” is one of Tennessee Williams’ most bombastically undisciplined potboilers.
Nov. 1, 1996
The English-language version of Jean Renoir’s exquisite but rarely seen “The Golden Coach,” newly restored by the Cinematheque Francaise, commences a two-week run Friday at the Monica 4-Plex.
March 27, 1992
As a Brando biographer (“Marlon Brando,” Doubleday, 1987), I take exception to Maria Schneider’s statement that she is “quite proud to be the only European actress to play opposite Marlon Brando” (Film Clips, Feb. 20).
March 6, 1994
Film director Daniel Mann, who guided Elizabeth Taylor, Shirley Booth and Anna Magnani to Oscar-winning performances, died Thursday of heart failure at UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, officials said.
Nov. 22, 1991