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Uncomfortable Questions: Was the Death Star Attack an Inside Job?

“We’ve all heard the “official conspiracy theory” of the Death Star attack. We all know about Luke Skywalker and his ragtag bunch of rebels, how they mounted a foolhardy attack on the most powerful, well-defended battle station ever built. And … Continue reading

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As much as for my sake as for yours

Just in case you wanted to see it (and so that I can remember to watch it myself), here’s Academy Award winner West Bank Story, plucked from Youtube:

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I super double plus agree with #1

Here’s the link in case you want to read it without me spoiling #1 for you: The Top Ten Most Misunderstood Movies Ever Made Back now? How great is #1? Here’s some of the entry if you’ve skipped over the … Continue reading

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Movies 2007 #12 The Most Beautiful and #13 The OH in Ohio

Most Beautiful An interesting film from Kurosawa. From the perspective of craft, it’s a real treat. The editing, pace and shot composition throughout show real flashes of brilliance. From the perspective of story, for my money at least, the film … Continue reading

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At one point, I wouldd have been all over this.

I’m just not as hip to the whole Hollywood machine as I once was. Back when I got press releases from studios through the Dig, subscribed to The Hollywood Reporter and followed entertainment sites religiously, I would have been well … Continue reading

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