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“The Red Shoes” Turns 75

A reflection on the 1940s masterpiece.

Note: this review contains spoilers.
On Sept. 6, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s classic “The Red Shoes” turned 75 years old. Since its silver screen debut, the iconic musical drama remains a cinematic touchstone for its stunning cinematography, seamless editing and challenging thesis.
The film follows dancer Vicky Page, played by real life dancer Moira Shearer, and her progression within a renowned ballet troupe: the Ballet Lermontov. As she develops into a phenomenon, she confronts an ...

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Grant Dutro

Grant Dutro is a senior Economics and Communication double major with a minor in English. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, in his spare time he likes watching detective movies, reading C.S. Lewis, rowing on your local body of water, and listening to 70s rock.

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