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BR: Bell Book and Candle

BR: Bell Book and Candle

May 9, 2012 | By

Return to: Home / Blu-ray, DVD, Film Reviews / B . Film: Excellent/ BR Transfer: Excellent/ BR Extras: Very Good Label: Twilight Time/ Region: All / Released: April, 2012 Genre: Comedy / Supernatural Synopsis: A witch puts a spell on her neighbour, but may lose her powers as she slowly falls in love with her target. Special […]

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HotDocs: Revision + Other Tidbits

HotDocs: Revision + Other Tidbits

May 6, 2012 | By

Capsule review from the latest HotDocs screening: Revision (2012), the Cumberland Cinemas closes today, and Fox bids adieu to distributing 35mm film in 2014.

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Film: Family Nightmare (2011) – HotDocs Capsule Review

Film: Family Nightmare (2011) – HotDocs Capsule Review

May 3, 2012 | By

Return to: Home / Blu-ray, DVD, Film Reviews / F . Film: Very Good / DVD Transfer: n/a/ DVD Extras: n/a Label: n/a/ Region: n/a / Released: n/a Genre: Mockumentary / Short Film / Found Footage Synopsis: A variant in the found footage & mockumentary sub-genres deals with a creepy Xmas captured on vintage home video gear. Special […]

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Not-so-nice North Korea: Part 1

Not-so-nice North Korea: Part 1

May 3, 2012 | By

First in a series focusing on documentaries and the few North Korean films (from or about) that have been released, starting with Patty Kim and Chris Sheridan’s superb documentary Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story (2006), and Pulgasari / akak Bulgasari (1985), reportedly the most expensive film made by the North, and directed by a kidnapped South Korean director.

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Imran Ahmad: Composing Music for The Dead (2010)

Imran Ahmad: Composing Music for The Dead (2010)

May 2, 2012 | By

Composer Imran Ahmad adds a rich new sound to the zombie genre with his score for the Ford Brothers’ The Dead (2010), and in our Q&A he describes selecting the key instruments of his breakthrough score.

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