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Movies #57 Blade Runner

Blade Runner [Director’s Cut]. This movies thrills me still. I’ve seen it a million times and I still just love it to pieces. The art direction, atmosphere, etc. (I could say mise en scene or something equally French and look … Continue reading

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Movies #56 The Triplets of Belleville

The Triplets of Belleville: Good stuff. I’m not sure I knew what to expect and I’m not actually sure what it is that I got, but it was certainly an interesting eighty minutes. The character design and music would have … Continue reading

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Movies #53, 54, 55 Infernal Affairs I,II, and III

The joys of owning a laptop. On my weekend trip to Philadelphia I checked out Infernal Affairs I,II, and III on the train. Good times. The first is easily the best, but the two sequels are worthwhile in their own … Continue reading

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Movies 52 8 Women

8 Women: An absolutely insane film. Part family drama, part musical, part murder mystery, with a tossed-in Sapphist sub-plot I wouldn’t be surprised if Wong Jing was somehow controlling events from afar during the production of this film. It’s enjoyable … Continue reading

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Movies #51 Blade II

Blade II: I like these films. I like the character. I like the art direction. I like the action. I like everything. I wish Donnie Yen had a larger on-camera role, but other than that no complaints.

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