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Tag: Kino Lorber

  • Movie Review ~ La Syndicaliste

    Movie Review ~ La Syndicaliste

    The Facts: Synopsis: In 2012, the head union representative of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse becomes a whistle-blower, denouncing top-secret deals that shake the French nuclear sector.Stars: Isabelle Huppert, Grégory Gadebois, François-Xavier Demaison, Pierre Deladonchamps, Alexandra Maria Lara, Marina Foïs, Yvan AttalDirector: Jean-Paul SaloméRated: NRRunning Length: 121 minutesTMMM Score: (7/10)Review: There are two interpretations of

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  • Special Series ~ 56th Chicago International Film Festival – Update

    I’m currently providing coverage for the 56th Chicago International Film Festival. Click here for my latest updates on the documentary The Reason I Jump from director Jerry Rothwell.

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

    Synopsis: A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan. Release Date:  TBA 2013 Thoughts:  Though you may not be aware of it, you already are familiar with the work of Drew Struzan.  As the artist behind hundreds of now-iconic poster designs from the Indian Jones films to dramatic fair like The Green Mile and The

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay

    Synopsis: Ricky Jay is a world-renowned magician, author, historian and actor (often a mischievous presence in the films of David Mamet and Paul Thomas Anderson) — and a performer who regularly provokes astonishment from even the most jaded audiences. Deceptive Practice traces Jay’s achievements and influences, from his apprenticeship at age 4 with his grandfather,

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