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Strange Picnic

Posted on June 22, 2002 by James McNally

Last night we watched Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), one of director Peter Weir’s first films. It’s a strangle little film, about a group of Australian schoolgirls who disappear while on a picnic at a rock formation on Valentine’s Day, … Continue reading →

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Billy Wilder

Posted on March 30, 2002 by James McNally

Billy Wilder was born in 1906 in what is now Poland. He came to America in 1934 to work on a screenplay for a film that would never be made. Not surprising, since Billy barely spoke English. Forced to leave … Continue reading →

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Billy Wilder Dead At 95

Posted on March 28, 2002 by James McNally

Billy Wilder dead at 95. I’ll have more to say on this soon… Lyle Lovett trampled by bull. I don’t think I’ll have anything to say about this, though…

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AFI Top 100/Film Club

Posted on July 9, 2001 by James McNally

Over the weekend, we watched all 460 minutes of the ten-part series, AFI: 100 Years, 100 Movies. Though I enjoyed it thoroughly, I wished there were a way to talk about each of these great films without giving away the … Continue reading →

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