Monthly Archives: June 2007

El Bola

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Jason Chu

El Bola (Pellet) (Director: Achero Mañas, Spain, 2000): Pablo’s nickname is Pellet, hence the title of this film. I didn’t know anything about this film before popping it in the DVD player, so I had no idea what kind of … Continue reading →

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Death Note

Posted on June 5, 2007 by James McNally

Death Note (Desu nôto) (Director: Shusuke Kaneko, Japan, 2006): Based upon a very popular manga, Death Note has since been made into an anime television series, but this live-action version, along with its sequel, Death Note: The Last Name, ruled … Continue reading →

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Paprika

Posted on June 4, 2007 by James McNally

Paprika (Director: Satoshi Kon, Japan, 2006): I’m not really a genuine otaku nor do I aspire to be, but I do have a little bit of experience with Japanese anime, including the films of Hiyao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbour … Continue reading →

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Microcinema

Posted on June 4, 2007 by James McNally

The Summer 2007 issue of Cineaste has an interesting article by Rebecca Alvin about the emergence of “microcinemas” in unusual spaces and places. With the rise of multiplexes and the corresponding demise of the single-screen “arthouse” cinemas, it’s heartening to … Continue reading →

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