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Category: blind spot series

Once a month, I dedicate a post to a cinematic staple I should have seen a long time ago. Some of my film-loving friends join me for the project and their posts are linked. If you are a film writer yourself, feel free to join in at any time!

blind spot series, essays, site news, thoughts & opinions

Eyes Open: A New Phase and A New Home for The Blind Spot Series

On my appreciation for what cinema has handed me the last five years…and on handing it over to someone else.

Posted on January 26, 2018July 3, 2019
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Blindsided by THE DEKALOG

KieÅ›lowski’s masterpiece sparks reflections on morality, malice, mercy, and moving forward.

Posted on December 26, 2017January 23, 2018
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Blindsided by WAGES OF FEAR

How much of this world has been built in exchange for the wages of fear?

Posted on November 28, 2017December 30, 2017
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Blindsided by A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE

A spoonful of empathy helps the medicine go down.

Posted on October 31, 2017November 12, 2017
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Blindsided by L’ATALANTE

We can make all the plans we want, but ultimately we are in the hands of forces bigger than us

Posted on October 3, 2017November 5, 2017
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Blindsided by THE LADY VANISHES

I finally turn my attention to a Hitchcock standard, which suddenly seems truly apt.

Posted on August 29, 2017September 11, 2017
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Blindsided by THE LADYKILLERS

Sometimes I consider myself Danny Ocean; In reality, I’m probably The Professor…

Posted on July 25, 2017August 21, 2017
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Blindsided by HOWARD’S END

On luck, legacy, and changing tastes.

Posted on June 27, 2017July 9, 2017
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Blindsided by WATERSHIP DOWN

Is it wrong that I could really go for a bowl of stew right now?

Posted on May 30, 2017June 11, 2017
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Blindsided by THE ELEPHANT MAN

Unforgettable imagery sparks thoughts of decency, charity, and maturity

Posted on April 25, 2017May 1, 2017
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Blindsided by CARLITO’S WAY

A selection that’s more on the modern side hooks me with romance, and makes me wonder what happened to De Palma?

Posted on March 28, 2017April 22, 2017
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Blindsided by THE PLAYER

City of stars…are you shining just for yourselves?

Posted on February 28, 2017March 19, 2017

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