Tag Archives: DVD

Winged Migration

Posted on December 4, 2003 by James McNally

Winged Migration (Le Peuple migrateur) (Directors: Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud, France, 2001): This is less a documentary than a visual poem about the beauty of flight. The film follows several species of migratory birds (ducks, geese, cranes, swans) on … Continue reading →

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What’s Up, Doc?

Posted on July 6, 2003 by James McNally

What’s Up, Doc? (Director: Peter Bodganovich, US, 1972): I’d seen this film on “best of” lists for years, but was always a bit afraid I’d be disappointed. This was Peter Bogdanovich’s homage to the screwball comedies of the 1930s, and … Continue reading →

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Jackass: The Movie

Posted on June 30, 2003 by James McNally

Jackass: The Movie (Director: Jeff Tremaine, US, 2002): Finally rented this. Not being a fan of the TV show, I’d mostly heard about Jackass from friends at my last job. It’s not really a movie, so it’s hard to judge … Continue reading →

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Hearts And Minds

Posted on June 16, 2003 by James McNally

Hearts and Minds (Director: Peter Davis, US, 1974): A powerful documentary about American involvement in the Vietnam war. Perhaps the reason it packs such a punch is that it was filmed before the war was actually over, and it argued … Continue reading →

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Adaptation=10

Posted on December 30, 2002 by James McNally

We finally went to see Adaptation (2002) last night. Though I’m still not feeling particularly articulate after seeing five films in four days, I will say it’s probably the best film I’ve seen this year. I just smiled and giggled … Continue reading →

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