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Article: PERFORMING ARTS: Motion Pictures The Library of Congress 1998.(Reseña)
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- Hispanic Times Magazine
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- November 1, 1998
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This performing arts volume highlights only a few of the Library's motion pictures from its vast collection, emphasizing the crucial role the Library of Congress played in the formulation of the National Film Preservation Act of 1995 and the establishment and maintenance of the National Film Registry
Film critic and author James McCourt opens this fascinating volume with his own psychological interpretation of Alfred Hitchcock's VERTIGO. He sees this film as a retelling of an ancient theme, the fall of man through woman's wiles. He adds that the theme is magnificently played out by star Kim Novak at her most beautiful.
Composer-writer Ross Care ...