Daily Archives: September 11, 2006

Offside

Posted on September 11, 2006 by James McNally

Offside (Iran, director Jafar Panahi): Filmed during an actual qualifying match for the 2006 World Cup, Offside works brilliantly as both a comedy and a tragedy. The film follows the fortunes of a group of young women who are caught … Continue reading →

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The Host

Posted on September 11, 2006 by James McNally

The Host (Korea, director Bong Joon-ho): A huge box office hit in Korea, The Host is a good old-fashioned monster movie, and a lot more. The director introduced the screening by saying that the film isn’t really a monster movie … Continue reading →

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