Monthly Archives: July 2009

World War II Marathon: Biruma No Tategoto (The Burmese Harp, 1956)

Posted on July 17, 2009 | Leave a comment

Burmese Harp

Film #10 in the World War II Marathon!

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Posted in 1950s, Japan, Kon Ichikawa, World War II Marathon

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Review: Kurenai No Buta (Porco Rosso, 1992)

Posted on July 12, 2009 | 4 comments

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I take one more step towards completing the catalog of the greatest director the world has ever seen!

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Posted in 1990s, 400+ Word Reviews, Hayao Miyazaki, Japan

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Movie Dictator Club: Le Fils (The Son, 2002)

Posted on July 11, 2009 | 4 comments

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My third and final entry in the Cannes section of the Movie Dictator Club for the month of May, 2009!

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Posted in 2000s, 400+ Word Reviews, Belgium, France, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Movie Dictator Club

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90s Far East Bracket: Hayan Chonjaeng (White Badge, 1992)

Posted on July 11, 2009 | Leave a comment

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After a long, long wait, it’s time for the second film in my third match-up in the first round of the 90s Far East Bracket!

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Posted in 1990s, 400+ Word Reviews, 90s Far East Bracket, Ji-yeong Jeong, South Korea

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Movie Dictator Club: Old Joy (2006)

Posted on July 7, 2009 | 3 comments

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My entry in the Movie Dictator Club for the month of July, 2009!

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Posted in 2000s, 400+ Word Reviews, Kelly Reichardt, Movie Dictator Club, United States Of America

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80s US Bracket: Re-Animator (1985)

Posted on July 6, 2009 | 3 comments

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The second film in my first match-up in the first round of the 80s US Bracket!

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Posted in 1980s, 400+ Word Reviews, 80s US Bracket, Stuart Gordon, United States Of America

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80s US Bracket: Glory (1989)

Posted on July 6, 2009 | 4 comments

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The first film in my first match-up in the first round of the 80s US Bracket!

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Posted in 1980s, 400+ Word Reviews, 80s US Bracket, Edward Zwick, United States Of America

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Review: Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pompoko (Pom Poko, 1994)

Posted on July 6, 2009 | 1 comment

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That’s right, raccoon balls are everywhere!

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Posted in 1990s, 400+ Word Reviews, Isao Takahata, Japan

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Movie Dictator Club: Fight Club (1999)

Posted on July 4, 2009 | 6 comments

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My entry in the Movie Dictator Club for the month of June, 2009!

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Posted in 1990s, 400+ Word Reviews, David Fincher, Germany, Movie Dictator Club, United States Of America

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Disney Animated Marathon: The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr. Toad (1949)

Posted on July 4, 2009 | Leave a comment

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Film #11 in the Disney Animated Marathon!

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Posted in 1940s, 400+ Word Reviews, Clyde Geronimi, Disney Animated Marathon, Jack Kinney, James Algar, United States Of America

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