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Global Advent: Day 23

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Saint

The Film: À bout portant [Point Blank] – France The classic thriller made modern is a true work of art. It combines suspense and graphic camerawork with a literary presence to create something that satisfies like a good book but … Continue reading →

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Global Advent: Day 22

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Saint

The Film: Shaun Of The Dead – England Everything about this film defies the common expectation of a foreign film. Granted, there is generally a difference between foreign language and global film, but whatever reason someone has to avoid films … Continue reading →

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Global Advent: Day 21

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Saint

The Film: Lola rennt [Run Lola Run] – Germany It begins by telling you there is a philosophical question, but this film won’t answer it. It’s a game, and the game has begun. The first time I watched this film, … Continue reading →

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Global Advent: Day 11

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Saint

The Film: Going By The Book [Bareuge salja] – South Korea This was a random Netflix selection. I crossed my fingers as I hit play. I guess that works because this was a really great find. The premise is fun, … Continue reading →

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Global Advent: Day 8

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Saint

The Film: Ha-Ushpizin [Ushpizin] – Israel All over the world there are celebrations, and festivities for Christmas. For me, this Christmas is about Joy To The World — celebrating the global purpose in the holiday. There are a lot of … Continue reading →

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Global Advent: Day 6

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Saint

The Film: Mou gaan dou [Infernal Affairs Trilogy] – China Here’s another film that was subject to a remake. Only this time it went the usual direction, foreign-language to English-language. And like yesterday’s film, this one also stars Andy Lau. … Continue reading →

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Global Advent: Day 5

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Saint

The Film: Wo Zhi Nu Ren Xin [What Women Want] – China I liked this movie very much. It’s hard to dislike anything with Andy Lau but I quickly realized he’s not the only reason to enjoy this film. This … Continue reading →

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Advent: Day 20

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Saint

The Film: Comme une image [Look At Me] A likeable film about unlikeable characters, you will never see another story like this. At the center is one man — a famous writer, a father and husband, a womanizer, a self-centered … Continue reading →

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Advent: Day 5

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Saint

The Film: Roman de gare I cannot in good conscious write about 25 French films without including the one that has stuck with me the most. There are others that I’m going to write about which I adore and love, … Continue reading →

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