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Nicholas Ray: Part II

Nicholas Ray: Part II

November 3, 2011 | By

Film reviews of Susan Ray’s documentary Don’t Expect Too Much (2011), which recently screened at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, and David Helpern’s rarely seen Nicholas Ray doc I’m a Stranger Here Myself (1975), plus more epic Editorial Blather.

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Film: Don’t Expect Too Much (2011)

Film: Don’t Expect Too Much (2011)

November 3, 2011 | By

Film: Very Good DVD Transfer: n/a DVD Extras: n/a Label: n/a Region: n/a Released: n/a Genre: Documentary / Biography / Film History Synopsis: Part biography and making-of documentary on Nicholas Ray and his struggle to make sense of and complete his experimental film “We Can’t Go Home Again.” Special Features: n/a     Review: Please […]

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Film: I’m a Stranger Here Myself (1975)

Film: I’m a Stranger Here Myself (1975)

November 3, 2011 | By

  Film: Very Good DVD Transfer: n/a DVD Extras: n/a Label: n/a Region: n/a Released: n/a Genre: Documentary / Biography / Film History Synopsis: Revealing documentary captures director Nicholas Ray’s arduous attempt to make a feature film with students during his tenure as film teacher at Harpur College. Special Features: n/a     Review: Although […]

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Nicholas Ray: Part I

Nicholas Ray: Part I

October 31, 2011 | By

Film review of Nicholas Ray’s long unfinished and rarely seen experimental film, We Can’t Go Home Again (1976), recently restored and screened at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.

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Film: We Can’t Go Home Again (1976)

Film: We Can’t Go Home Again (1976)

October 31, 2011 | By

  Film: Good DVD Transfer: n/a DVD Extras: n/a Label: n/a Region: n/a Released: n/a Genre: Experimental Synopsis: An aging Hollywood director and his film class make an experimental movie which begins to penetrate their own persoanl lives and fracture relationships. Special Features: n/a     Review: Perhaps it’s unsurprising that one of the most […]

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