Date Archives October 2005

Aurore

I’ve never been a fan of the trend of going back to the popular tales of generations past set in Quebec’s country- side, but this is a new low. At least, Un Homme et son…

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Les Choristes

This remake of the 1945 Jean Dréville film “La Cage aux Rossignols” was seen by more than 7 million moviegoers in France, making it the biggest French hit of the year. It’s no surprise: rarely…

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MAN ON THE MOON

Andy Kaufman is a very particular showbiz phenomenon. He was a legend who inspired a whole generation of comics, yet he never really got the mainstream recognition he deserved. That is until today, with the…

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THE DOORS

I love The Doors. I think they’re one of the greatest bands ever. Their music is haunting and their sound is unique. Jim Morrison is undoubtedly a genius, a poet with a really powerful voice….

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DOMINO

When he’s got a halfway decent screenplay to work with, Tony Scott can direct a pretty entertaining flick (Enemy of the State for instance) and if said script is downright brilliant, he’s able to deliver a…

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Cashback

“What is love anyway? And is it really that fleeting? It would be real easy for me to say that “Cashback” is so offensive, it will make you want to demand your precious cash back….

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The Salton Sea

Drug flicks have almost evolved into a genre of their own. Filthy apartments and strung out punks are practically familiar things now, and I bet even the squarest, most white-bread moviegoers have gained a pretty…

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