Vladimir Nabokov, widely considered one of the world’s greatest writers for such works as _Lolita_, was also a remarkable professor at Cornell University. Here, Plummer portrays the witty Nabokov, providing an entertaining and insightful lecture upon “Metamorphosis,” Kafka’s bizarre story about a man who wakes up one morning to discover he has turned into a giant bug.Read More »
Peter Medak
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Peter Medak – Nabokov on Kafka (1989)
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Peter Medak – Cry for the Strangers (1982)
USA1981-1990MysteryPeter MedakTVPatrick Duffy, Cindy Pickett and Brian Keith star in this atmospheric and eerie TV movie from 1982 based on the book by horror author John Saul.
Spoiler free synopsis:
“The little coastal town of Clark’s Harbour seems like the perfect place for psychiatrist Brad Russell and his wife to get a little peace and spend more time with each other. But the locals don’t seem very friendly and every time a storm rolls in another mysterious death occurs…”Read More » -
Peter Medak – A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)
1971-1980ComedyDramaPeter MedakUSASynopsis:
A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter’s voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humor that hides their pain.Read More »