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not a Christmas movie (film: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence – Nagisa Ôshima, 1983)

Posted on December 25, 2024 by admin

‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence‘ (1983) is not a Christmas film, despite its title. The film director is Nagisa Ôshima, a Japanese filmmaker of great talent and great audacity. If we must necessarily place the film in a category, it would … Continue reading →

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culture shocks (film: The Man Who Fell to Earth – David Bowie, 1976)

Posted on January 19, 2021 by admin

Nicolas Roeg‘s 1976 film ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth‘ is probably one of the highlights of David Bowie‘s acting career, but it’s not the only reason this film deserves to be seen 45 years after its release. The English … Continue reading →

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