Monday, 14 October 2019

When Fortune Smiles: John Snadden writes on The Life and Times of Raymond Chow and Golden Harvest

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Raymond Chow Raymond  Chow, a major figure in world cinema, died on 2 November 2018. He was the co-founder and public face  of the Ho...
Friday, 11 October 2019

Bruce Hodsdon - On Paul Schrader, Transcendental Style and FIRST REFORMED

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Transcendental style “fleeing” narrative in  First Reformed      Paul Schrader  A cross reference from the note on  First Reformed ...
Thursday, 10 October 2019

On Blu-ray - David Hare enthuses over the 'pure Sternbergiana' of Criterion's edition of Josef von Sternberg's DOCKS OF NEW YORK (USA, 1928)

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Betty Compson Ferocious emotion in Sternberg.  In the history of movies there has long been a select group of masterpieces nomina...
Wednesday, 9 October 2019

Chris Luscri and Bill Mousoulis present a new season of UNKNOWN PLEASURES in Melbourne

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Editor's note: You have to admire the sheer  indefatigable spirit of Bill Mousoulis and Chris Luscri and their dedication to getting lo...
Monday, 7 October 2019

A Cry from the Heart from DVD Beaver

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Folks There is no need for me to say anymore. One of the great sites devoted to the reception and consideration of Blu-rays and DVDs is ...
Sunday, 6 October 2019

On SBS World Movies channel - John Snadden recommends three major titles from Asia DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS, DEPARTURES and I AM NOT MADAME BOVARY

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World Movies, an SBS digital channel now free to air, has a small but worthwhile selection of Asian cinema this week. DETECTIVE DEE: THE ...
Thursday, 3 October 2019

A new venue for screening experimental work in Sydney - The Film Group presents the Australian Premiere of LINEFORK ( Vic Rawlings and Jeff Daniel Silva, USA, 2016)

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The Film Group Screening 1 When: Thursday 17 October at 7.30 pm Where: "Archies" Archway 4, Jubilee Park Oval Chapman R...