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Dustin O'Halloran

American composer and pianist; one half of the ambient duo A Winged Victory for the Sullen, he records solo piano albums and scores film and television, and won a 2015 Emmy for the main title theme of Transparent.

7 things

AmarcordOther Federico Fellini

loved

I love many Fellini films, but the one I’ve grown to love more and more is Amarcord.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Dustin O'Halloran, the entry for Amarcord.

2021-06-24·criterion.com ↗

Barry LyndonOther Stanley Kubrick

loved

Barry Lyndon is a masterpiece, and I can watch it over and over.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Dustin O'Halloran, the entry for Barry Lyndon.

2021-06-24·criterion.com ↗

Belle de jourOther Luis Buñuel

loved

Belle de jour is such a beautiful and erotic film.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Dustin O'Halloran, the entry for Belle de jour.

2021-06-24·criterion.com ↗

La notteOther Michelangelo Antonioni

loved

What I love most about La notte, apart from the acting, is the camera work and the way Antonioni captures light.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Dustin O'Halloran, the entry for La notte.

2021-06-24·criterion.com ↗

In the Mood for LoveOther Wong Kar-Wai

loved

In the Mood for Love is so stunningly filmed.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Dustin O'Halloran, the entry for In the Mood for Love.

2021-06-24·criterion.com ↗

StalkerOther Andrei Tarkovsky

loved

I love the characters in Stalker, these rough and raw people searching for happiness in this futuristic dystopia.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Dustin O'Halloran, the entry for Stalker.

2021-06-24·criterion.com ↗

ContemptOther Jean-Luc Godard

liked

Contempt is another one that I connect with Italy, and I always return to it.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Dustin O'Halloran, the entry for Contempt.

2021-06-24·criterion.com ↗

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