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DEVDAS

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In a brothel he meets a kindly courtesan (Dixit) who becomes his doting guardian angel, even though her social status, even farther below him than Paro’s, prevents her from ever having hope of a real romance…

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DEVDAS

The latest Bollywood extravaganza to get mainstream release in Britain, this is based on one of India's most beloved novels, filmed at least 10 times since...

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ABBY (DVD)

The DVD case says: “Collector’s Edition” Rhonda Baughman says: “The DVD skipped, I had to watch it by chapter selections, and I have no idea why...

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THE PASSAGE

There’s nothing like narrative deprivation in a film to keep an audience attentive. Whether this technique emerges at a film’s beginning, middle, or...

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MICROCINEMA’S INDEPENDENT EXPOSURE – NINTH SEASON PREMIERE EDITION 2004

Microcinema’s monthly Independent Exposure program has returned for a 9th season, bringing with it the possibility for more great shorts from many...

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE: THE MAGNOLIA FILM FESTIVAL

Southern hospitality is all it’s cracked up to be and then some at the Magnolia Independent Film Festival. The annual festival, impertinent and...

EXCESS HOLLYWOOD: MAD MAX IV — HOLOCAUST ROAD

I have no desire to see "The Passion of the Christ." I'm not a big fan of Jesus movies (I especially disliked "The Matrix" franchise), so that pretty much...

THE BOOTLEG FILES: “LIZA WITH A Z”

BOOTLEG FILES 021: "Liza with a Z" (1972 Emmy-winning concert starring Liza Minnelli and directed by Bob Fosse). LAST SEEN: PBS telecast in the...

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THE VIRILE MAN

This Slamdance award winner tells the story of Gary, a man questioning his sexuality. Surrounded by his perfect family and professional success, Gary...

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MICROCINEMA SENDS OUT A SMOKE SIGNAL

Microcinema International has released a call for entries for their next Independent Exposure program - "Up in Smoke." They're looking for original short...

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MADCAT FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM 8: CUT SNIP OOZE: CONTEMPORARY ANIMATED FILMS BY WO

Historia del Desierto ^ Directed By: Celia Galan Julve ^ *** ^ The best thing I can say about this film is that I wish it had been longer. It’s a...

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