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Antonella Costa in “No Mires para Abajo” [2008, Argentina]

Having revisited Eliseo Subiela’s “No Mires para Abajo” [Eng. Title: Don’t Look Down] – I’ve had this DVD for well over two years now – I’m no longer sure how to classify it. Yes, it has all the ingredients of … Continue reading

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Y Sa Lo in Fassbinder’s “Die Dritte Generation” [1979 W.Germany]

When he made “Die Dritte Generation” [Eng. Title: The Third Generation], Rainer Werner Fassbinder was disillusioned with far-left politics – he was thought to have been marginally sympathetic towards organisations like the R.A.F at the beginning, but here he was, … Continue reading

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Fernanda Reto & Xochitl Marbach in “Crímenes de Pasión” [1995, Mexico]

OK the title says it all – “Crímenes de Pasión” [Eng. Title: Passionate Crimes] mustn’t have required too much brainstorming from the film’s production and marketing team – the film most probably was either a vehicle for someone’s career/vanity, or … Continue reading

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Antigoni Amanitou & co in “Bordello” [1985, Greece]

Intrigued by the earlier film of Nikos Koundouros, I decided to check out one of his later films, and as expected, it sure was different..! His 1985 drama, “Bordello” [aka “Bordelo”] is set during the last days of Ottoman Crete … Continue reading

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Cécile Cassel & co in “Ex” [2009, Italy]

Many thanks for all your messages guys and its great to be back, rested and refreshed. Fausto Brizzi is fast gaining a reputation in the romantic comedy genre. His themes may be pretty much mainstream stuff, and even if he’s … Continue reading

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