Author Archives: James McNally

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Editor’s Note: I’m gradually figuring out that my Snapshots category is for films which baffle me a little but whose visual or other elements won’t leave me alone. I’d characterize myself as someone who’s much more comfortable talking about plot … Continue reading

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My 2009 List of Lists

I’ve been avoiding making any year-end “Best of 2009” list and have been waiting for the flood of other people’s lists to pass me by, but now, goaded by TSS co-founder and now-just-occasional contributor Jay Kerr, I’ve decided to draw … Continue reading

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L’heure d’été (Summer Hours)

L’heure d’été (Summer Hours) (Director: Olivier Assayas): On the one hand, Summer Hours has been getting some of the strongest reviews of the year, and yet in some quarters it is being derided as “the furniture movie.” Let me explain. … Continue reading

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Radio On

Radio On (Director: Christopher Petit): A few years ago, I picked up this DVD, likely for the same reason as Plexifilm decided to put it out: an amazing soundtrack featuring songs by Bowie, Kraftwerk, Lene Lovich, Wreckless Eric, Ian Dury … Continue reading

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Short of the Week

I’ve been paying a lot more attention to short films over the past few years, and I’m exited to have found a really excellent resource for finding and seeing these bite-sized gems of cinema. Short of the Week is a … Continue reading

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