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Heath Ledger found dead…
I was really sad to hear about his death… I really really respected him as an actor. See the BBC’s “Life in Film” video. Some tributes: “I had such great hope for him,” said Oscar-winning actor-director Mel Gibson. “He was … Continue reading
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Golden Globe Nominations
“Persepolis” and “The Kite Runner” are nominated for best foreign film! I’m excited even though Christian Bale wasn’t nominated for his performances in “Rescue Dawn” or “3:10 to Yuma.” As for the two nominated films, I love both of them … Continue reading
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“The Battle of Algiers”
The most explosive film of the 1960s is now the most important film of 2004 – caption to the theatrical re-release. See the trailer here. This is one of my favorite films and is one of the most influential movies … Continue reading
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Documentary Film: “Meeting Resistance”
American soldiers in Iraq are exposed to the stories of various insurgents. (I hope to see this film when it comes out in wide release in November.)
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“Rendition” Trailer
There’s just so many good movies coming out. “Rendition” comes out Oct. 19th.
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“In the Valley of Elah” and “3:10 to Yuma”
Last night I saw “In the Valley of Elah” and “3:10 to Yuma.” I thought the former was an amazing film; a harsh critique of the War in Iraq and the devastation it has wrought on the troops coming home … Continue reading
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Trailer “Into the Wild”
looks fantasmic. It comes out today, 9.21.
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Movie: “Across the Universe”
Looks amazing… see the trailer here.
De Niro and Pacino together again…
“Film fans had to wait decades to see Robert De Niro and Al Pacino share scenes in 1995’s Heat. Their second act — next year’s Righteous Kill — is coming together much more quickly than the first…”