The Trial

I know, it's been a while. I've been busy. You're probably saying if you're not going to keep it up why do it at all? Well, someone might stop by and look back at past reviews and recommendations. I had thought about adding the films to my journal, but I have my reasons. I do from time to time add snipets to get the reader to come to this link. In any event here's my latest review. The Trial is a film by Orson Welles. It is his vision of the Franz Kafka novel. I picked this film up because it starred Anthony Perkins. Since reading the book Split Image some 6 years ago, I've developed an obsession with Anthony Perkins. I always thought he was great in Mahogany with Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams. Perhaps it had to do with the fact that he played a fashion photographer. It would have been nice to have met him since he seemed to have a very dark side. LOL. I was only two years old when The Trial was released. It's the story of a man who awakens to be committed of a crime, but not knowing what the crime is. He delves deep into the surreal world to prove his innocence. The film also stars, Jeanne Moreau, Orson Welles, Romy Scheider, Elsa Martinelli and Akim Tamiroff. If you're a fan of Anthony Perkins you will certainly enjoy this film. It is his best. The film has a few slow moments, it's in black and white, but the cinematography and set design are worth the watch. Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind.