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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!

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Blindsided by SECONDS

Live faithfully, live eternally. An offer or a warning?

Posted on January 31, 2017March 27, 2017
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Blindsided by SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE

“People told us and told us; marriage is hard work…”

Posted on December 27, 2016January 7, 2017
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Blindsided (Announcing The 2017 Blind Spot Series)

One more time. What sort of curriculum have you created for me this time?

Posted on December 9, 2016October 31, 2017
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Blindsided by LATE SPRING

Ozu looks at a traditional life, and potentially condemns it as an option.

Posted on December 1, 2016December 27, 2016
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Where Do We Go: Pick the Next Blind Spot Selections

Care to give me 10 for 17?

Posted on November 17, 2016November 30, 2016
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Blindsided by MON ONCLE ANTOINE

After so many grand stories, it’s time for something intimate. And after so much globetrotting, it’s time to come back home.

Posted on October 27, 2016December 8, 2016
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Blindsided by INTOLERANCE

Some things never change, even a century later.

Posted on September 27, 2016October 10, 2016
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Blindsided by AN ANGEL AT MY TABLE

When a beautiful place is still hell, it’s uplifting to think one can write their way out.

Posted on August 30, 2016September 26, 2016
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Blindsided by SOLARIS

Making assumptions, questioning pure science, and getting assists from remakes. All in one month’s work for a Blindspot entry.

Posted on July 26, 2016August 10, 2016
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Blindsided by L’AVVENTURA

The sensuality and forgiveness of film, as only Antonioni could provide.

Posted on June 28, 2016July 9, 2016
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Blindsided by THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP

Powell and Pressburger remind us that conflict used to be more civilized, and every stuffed-shirt has a tale to tell.

Posted on May 31, 2016June 11, 2016
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Blindsided by THE HITCH-HIKER

With the gun comes the fear; both for the target and for the shooter.

Posted on April 26, 2016May 1, 2016

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