TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

The 2024 Oscars nominations are in! The Oscars are a celebration of excellence in filmmaking. From directors and actors to writers and designers , the awards recognize the talent and dedication that go into creating unforgettable cinematic experiences. In recent years, the Oscars have undergone a necessary transformation, placing a spotlight on diversity and representation . From recognizing films that tell stories from underrepresented communities to celebrating filmmakers and actors breaking barriers.  Join us as we highlight two remarkable films available on TheArchive – Sin’s Kitchen , starring the 2024 Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright , and the Oscar-winning documentary The Long Way Home , featuring the legendary Morgan Freeman . These films not only showcase exceptional storytelling, but also align with the Oscars' commitment to diverse narratives and groundbreaking performances. Jeffrey Wright earned his very first Oscar nomination on Tuesday for his standout lead role in Ame...

With the Oscars upon us this weekend, TheArchive celebrates its own Academy Award winning collection of films, most notably our Arthur Cohn library.  A rthur Cohn has produced some of the most acclaimed and awarded foreign language films and documentaries in the history of the Academy Awards, including " The  Sky Above The Mud Below ,"  " Dangerous Moves ," " Black and White in Color ," and "One Day in September." These films have been recognized for their powerful storytelling, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking subject matter. Three titles currently available from TheArchive include: Black and White In Color , directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, is set in the early years of World War I, in a small African colony, where a group of white colonists decide to declare war on their German neighbors who are on the other side of the border. The film follows the colonists' efforts to organize their war effort, including creating their own milita...

As we head into Oscar weekend,  TheArchive  is proud to present one of our favorite Academy Award winning films,  Dangerous Moves . It is the story of two chess masters who duel each other in classic gameplay but discover that it is their differing ideologies that truly raise the stakes. When aging Soviet Jew and title holder Akiva Liebskind arrives in Geneva to face off against his former student and USSR defector in the World Championship match, the Soviet authorities threaten to harm Akiva's family if he does not defeat the rogue player. Their differences will be put to the ultimate test when discovering they are mere pawns in a much more sinister game. TheArchive  brings you the Oscar winning Arthur Cohn production of  Dangerous Moves . “An engrossing Swiss film that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the cerebral sport of chess.” - Spirituality and Practice Review TheArchive  channel is dedicated to aficionados and lovers of story, craft, and silver sc...

This year’s Oscars was certainly a different affair. But one more memorable believe it or not, than years past. It had an intimacy that felt more personal and story-driven than ever before. Tyler Perry said it best, "It is my hope that all of us would teach our kids, and not only to remember, just refuse hate. Don't hate anybody." Kudos to Steven Soderbergh, Stacey Sher, and Jesse Collins who made the show far more about the stories behind the stories rather than the glitz and glamour ahead of the stories - a noble effort to get us all longing for a return to the movie theaters.   It was fascinating to hear the humble beginnings of the nominees. Some started out by making popcorn in a theater, selling junk out of their car to make ends meet, apprenticing, often for free on an independent film set, or in the case of last night's Humanitarian Award winner Tyler Perry, he was homeless.   We sometimes lose sight of the fact that most in Hollywood were not born in Hollywoo...