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November 23, 2012November 23, 2012 - Uncategorized

Feature Friday: “Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles” (1975)

I was trying to think of the most perfect Thanksgiving Holiday film. While peeling my hundredth potato, I remembered Jeanne…

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August 24, 2012August 22, 2012 - Uncategorized

Feature Friday: “Je, tu, il, elle” (1976)

Chantal Akerman is probably best-known for her 1975 masterpiece Jeanne Dielman, which is definitely required viewing. But all of her…

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December 17, 2010April 30, 2011 - Uncategorized

…It’s Time to Mystify (13 Great Films)

In the spirit of Greg’s list from yesterday: 1. Meshes of the Afternoon (Maya Deren, 1943)

January 10, 2010 - Uncategorized

Brevity, Part 3: Long Takes Continued (well, they’re long)

While writing my previous post, I grew aware that I wasn’t mentioning any women filmmakers. So I’d like to add…

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