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Category: Film

Sir Ian McKellen (with an e)

Long live the man, the voice, and the legend! Continue reading Sir Ian McKellen (with an e)

Posted on December 17, 2019April 23, 2020Categories Film, Odds & EndsTags Ian McKellen, On Stage, sonnets, tourLeave a comment on Sir Ian McKellen (with an e)

Silents are golden

Not long ago, a cache of films was discovered in Buster Keaton’s Hollywood mansion. Continue reading Silents are golden

Posted on November 19, 2019November 8, 2019Categories Film, NostalgiaTags Broken Butterfly, silent film, TourneurLeave a comment on Silents are golden

“All the world’s a stage…

… and all the men and women merely players.” Continue reading “All the world’s a stage…

Posted on October 23, 2018October 23, 2018Categories Film, PoliticsTags acting, actors, HollywoodLeave a comment on “All the world’s a stage…

Mourning Vietnam

An ugly story about a beautiful country that may yet have a happy ending. Continue reading Mourning Vietnam

Posted on July 31, 2018July 31, 2018Categories Film, PoliticsTags Burns, documentary, Film, Vietnam1 Comment on Mourning Vietnam

Imperial contretemps

The film Mathilde has been accused of being melodramatic. The real story of her life is far more interesting. Continue reading Imperial contretemps

Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018Categories Film, NostalgiaTags Imperial ballet, Mathilde Kschessinska, Nicholas II, RussiaLeave a comment on Imperial contretemps

Truth Wars: Coming to a screen near you!

A long time ago, in a mentality far, far away… Continue reading Truth Wars: Coming to a screen near you!

Posted on April 11, 2017April 10, 2017Categories Film, PoliticsTags Ivanka, Star Wars, Trump, Truth WarsLeave a comment on Truth Wars: Coming to a screen near you!

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