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The Russia House and the Anti-Bond

The Russia House and the Anti-Bond

February 23, 2017 | By

Review of John le Carre’s spy thriller and romance The Russia House, released on Blu by Twilight Time, and a fascinating time capsule of glasnost Soviet Russia circa 1990 + some random thoughts on visiting East Berlin in 1989.

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Jane Birkin for Agnes Varda x2 on Blu

Jane Birkin for Agnes Varda x2 on Blu

February 20, 2017 | By

Review of the Agnes Varda-Jane Birkin diptych, beautifully mastered on Blu by Cinelicious: Jane B. par Agnes V. + King-fu master! (both 1988).

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The Eternal Mystique of Cats: Kedi (2016)

The Eternal Mystique of Cats: Kedi (2016)

February 17, 2017 | By

Review of Ceyda Torin’s documentary on Istanbul’s age-old, human-feline history in Kedi / KEDi (2016), starting its run at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema.

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Exit: Music and Saving Masterpieces of Classical Music

Exit: Music and Saving Masterpieces of Classical Music

February 15, 2017 | By

Review of James Murdoch and Simon Wynberg’s documentary Exit: Music, currently playing at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema.

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The Vice Universe: Band of the Hand (1986)

The Vice Universe: Band of the Hand (1986)

February 11, 2017 | By

Review of the Michael Mann-produced Band of the Hand (1986), new on Blu from Mill Creek.

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