Douglas Sirk Rarities - Criterion Channel Teaser

Though best known for the subversive, extravagantly stylized color melodramas he directed in the 1950s, Douglas Sirk’s brilliance was not limited to his work in Technicolor, as seen in these equally rich, relatively unsung black-and-white gems made during the same period. Featuring a moody mystery set in a nunnery (THUNDER ON THE HILL), a pair of bold anti–family values melodramas starring the formidable Barbara Stanwyck (ALL I DESIRE, THERE’S ALWAYS TOMORROW), and an expressionistically sordid portrait of death-chasing stunt fliers (THE TARNISHED ANGELS), these Sirk deep cuts display the intricate mise-en-scène and slashing irony that define the filmmaker’s finest work.

[josebenito]

The tarnished Angels... Such a wonderful film. Spectacular Black and white CinemaScope screen . It shouldn't be missed at all 🎥🎥🎥

[euchrideucrow]

Sirk AND Stanwyck. Astounding. “All I Desire” is my personal favourite.

[marcus]

i saw some of his nice ass technicolor movies with rock hudson. these look great too, maybe i will check them out if time allows.

[shuaigege]

Cool. Look forward to getting em off the pirate bay