Daily Archives: September 17, 2004

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

Posted on September 17, 2004 by James McNally

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (USA, director Xan Cassavetes): The daughter of the late filmmaker John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands, Xan (Alexandra) Cassavetes grew up surrounded by the culture of film. But in her teens, she began to form … Continue reading →

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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson

Posted on September 17, 2004 by James McNally

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (USA, director Ken Burns): It may seem hard to believe, but I’ve never seen a Ken Burns film. I’ve always meant to, of course, but watching a multi-part documentary series is … Continue reading →

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