Monthly Archives: March 2002

Billy Wilder

Posted on March 30, 2002 by James McNally

Billy Wilder was born in 1906 in what is now Poland. He came to America in 1934 to work on a screenplay for a film that would never be made. Not surprising, since Billy barely spoke English. Forced to leave … Continue reading →

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Billy Wilder Dead At 95

Posted on March 28, 2002 by James McNally

Billy Wilder dead at 95. I’ll have more to say on this soon… Lyle Lovett trampled by bull. I don’t think I’ll have anything to say about this, though…

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Oscar Nominated Short Films

Posted on March 15, 2002 by James McNally

My wife and I went with some friends last night to see the Oscar-nominated short films, both live action and animated. My favourites were: Give Up Your Aul Sins – This Irish gem is about a television crew’s visit to … Continue reading →

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The Anniversary Party

Posted on March 4, 2002 by James McNally

I just watched The Anniversary Party (2001), and in addition to all the smart critical things I could say about it (which would only bore you, gentle reader), I’d just like to say: “More Phoebe Cates, please.”

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