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Tag: italian

festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

TWIN FLOWER plays TIFF 2018

At a time when so many in the world are running, along comes a film to grant them a moment of grace.

Posted on September 9, 2018October 16, 2018
blind spot series

Blindsided by L’AVVENTURA

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

Posted on June 28, 2016July 9, 2016
festivals, reactions, TIFF

THE GREAT BEAUTY (LA GRANDE BALLEZZA) plays TIFF 2013

The team behind IL DIVO deliver a splendid look at life, love, passion, and regret.

Posted on September 12, 2013September 15, 2013
blind spot series

Blindsided by THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Sometimes it’s shocking how very true that old saying can be.

Posted on March 26, 2013June 30, 2015
blind spot series

Blindsided by LA DOLCE VITA

We travel to Italy to close out the 2012 Blindspot List, where a cnematic master gives us a taste of the good life.

Posted on December 26, 2012June 30, 2015

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