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Paz Vega & others in Julio Medem’s “Lucía y el Sexo” BR720 [2001 Spain]

One could safely assume that among all of Julio Medem’s film, his beguilingly cryptic and sensual 2001 drama, “Lucía y el Sexo” [Eng. Title: Sex and Lucia] would probably be the most widely viewed among non-Spanish audiences. While some may … Continue reading

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Charlotte Gainsbourg in “Antichrist” BR1080 [2009 Denmark, Germany, France]

I’ve had the film for a while but had been hesitant about writing about it for a number of reasons. It is one of the most depressing films I’ve seen in a while, and I really hated the idea of having … Continue reading

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Scenes from Paul Verhoeven’s “Spetters” [1980 Netherlands]

Paul Verhoeven (of Basic Instinct and Robocop fame) made this early Dutch classic, “Spetters” exploring youth culture in smalltown Holland during the late 70’s. The story follows the lives of three youths – Rein, Eef and Hans – friends and … Continue reading

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Mónica del Carmen in “Año Bisiesto” [2010 Mexico]

Australian-born Michael Rowe made his directorial debut in this 2010 Mexican drama “Año Bisiesto” [Eng. Title: Leap Year]. I wanted to see this during one of its screenings in the UK, but work kept me away and had to wait … Continue reading

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Scenes from Ulrich Seidl’s “Hundstage” [2001 Austria]

Ulrich Seidl made this Austrian classic, “Hundstage” [Eng. Title: Dog Days] in 2001. His second full-length feature, it is an exquisite observation of suburban Austria during a hot summer’s weekend. I don’t know where to start – the pure genius … Continue reading

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