Monthly Archives: January 2012

Scenes from “Querida voy a Comprar Cigarrillos y Vuelvo” [2011 Argentina]

The Argentinian comedy by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat, “Querida voy a Comprar Cigarrillos y Vuelvo” [Eng. Title: Darling, I’m going out for Cigarettes and I’ll be Right Back] is based on an engaging story by Alberto Laiseca – who … Continue reading

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Hanna Schygulla & co in “Warnung vor einer Heiligen Nutte” [1971 W.Germany]

1971 was one of the most productive years for the incomparable Rainer Werner Fassbinder, finishing no less than three feature films and a clutch of TV films during the period. “Warnung vor einer Heiligen Nutte” [Eng. Title: Beware of the … Continue reading

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Maja Ostaszewska in “Uwiklanie” [2011 Poland]

Jacek Bromski’s crime drama, “Uwiklanie” [Eng. Trans: Entanglement] happens to be one of those old fashioned detective films albeit with a modern touch – no raincoats here. Set in modern day Poland, the film starts off with the death of … Continue reading

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Miou-Miou in “Marcia Trionfale” [1976 Italy, France]

Marco Bellocchio’s “Marcia Trionfale” [Eng. Trans: March of Triumph] is a scathing attack on the state of affairs of the Italian army, and the dehumanising effects of institutionalised indoctrination on its cadets from the moment they join the force – … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Marina Anna Eich

Wishing all you guys a Very Happy New Year..! 🙂 And why not we start the year with a celebration, to one of the most beautiful and multi-faceted actresses from Germany, Marina Anna Eich. Apart from being a talented actress, … Continue reading

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