Category Archives: Cinema

Amanda Donohoe & Sammi Davis in “The Rainbow” [1989 UK]

Posted on April 2, 2011 by TR

Ken Russell was one of the more quirky directors in British Cinema – while his recent works have been ordinary, there was a time when he was making rather interesting films. I’m therefore moving backwards with his filmography, starting with … Continue reading →

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Petra Morzé in “Antares” [2004 Austria]

Posted on April 1, 2011 by TR

Götz Spielmann wrote and directed “Antares” in 2004, and while it has received notoriety in some circles, it has been universally applauded as a fine piece of cinema. The film is a result of profound insight into human behaviour coupled … Continue reading →

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Bárbara Goenaga in “Agnosia” [2010 Spain]

Posted on March 31, 2011 by TR

Eugenio Mira’s sumptuous melodramatic thriller-romance “Agnosia” is one of the most visually stunning films I’ve seen this year. Set in turn-of-twentieth century Barcelona, the story revolves around Joana, the daughter of an industrialist, with an unusual handicap that makes it difficult … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Cervantes in “Oscura Seducción” [2011 Mexico]

Posted on March 30, 2011 by TR

Walter Doehner’s 2011 drama, “Oscura Seducción” [Eng. Title: Dark Seduction] is about a woman embarking on a passionate fling with her much younger colleague, only to find she’s received much more than she bargained for. The film as a whole … Continue reading →

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Monique van de Ven in “Turks Fruit” [1973 Netherlands]

Posted on March 26, 2011 by TR

Paul Verhoeven’s 1973 wild romance “Turks Fruit” [Eng. Title: Turkish Delight] is considered by many in his country as the best Dutch film ever. And since I’m not Dutch, who am I to argue. I do however agree that it … Continue reading →

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