Daily Archives: September 15, 2006

El Ratón Pérez (The Hairy Tooth Fairy)

Posted on September 15, 2006 by James McNally

El Ratón Pérez (The Hairy Tooth Fairy) (Argentina/Spain, director Juan Pablo Buscarini): I don’t think I can write a substantial review of this film since I was so sleepy during it. The week is catching up to me, and because … Continue reading →

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Exiled

Posted on September 15, 2006 by James McNally

Exiled (Fong juk) (Hong Kong/China, director Johnnie To): Among lovers of Hong Kong cinema, Johnnie To is legendary. He had three films showing in this year’s festival (Election (2005) and Election 2 (2006) screened together, as well as this film) … Continue reading →

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Blindsight

Posted on September 15, 2006 by James McNally

Blindsight (UK, director Lucy Walker): I loved this, and not just for the obvious reasons. Blindsight is a documentary about a group of blind Tibetan teenagers who attempt to climb one of Mount Everest’s sister peaks. Now, this kind of … Continue reading →

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