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Horror Movie Posters

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Nosferatu. Does this word not sound like the deathbird calling your name at midnight? Beware you never say it — for then the pictures of life will fade to shadows, and haunting dreams will climb forth from … Continue reading →

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“Much Ado About Nothing”

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Whenever I see an interview with Joss Whedon I experience a slight urge to throw up. Yet I’ve enjoyed several of his projects. I thought his recent stab at “Much Ado About Nothing” was pretty good. … Continue reading →

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Some Posters Have More Oomph than Others

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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Listing Movies: Double-Digit Directors

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: For some years now I’ve kept a spreadsheet containing information related to movies that I consider to be part of my personal pantheon. It’s hardly an exclusive list — it now includes over 2000 movies (I’m an inclusive sort of … Continue reading →

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A Movie Idea

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Someone should write a movie satire about a world-famous novelist, a prince of the academic set, who gets writer’s block and tries to cure it by authoring trashy romance novels under a pseudonym. As he’s accepting honorary … Continue reading →

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“I Love Red Hair”

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This bit from “Young Mr. Lincoln” is probably my favorite passage in all of John Ford. It’s Ford at his most Griffithesque; it’s similar in a number of ways to Griffith’s light pastoral works, the great … Continue reading →

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“Zack and Miri Make a Porno”

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I’m never quite sure what to make of Kevin Smith, but I found myself enjoying his “Zack and Miri Make a Porno.” With the possible exception of the Farrelly brothers, no one gets more pleasure out … Continue reading →

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Documentary Recommendations

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I haven’t had much time to blog lately. Real life has kind of taken a dump on my internet profile. But I have managed to catch a few nice documentaries on Netflix Instant. Thought I’d pass … Continue reading →

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“Death Race”

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “Death Race” is aimed at fans of the “Fast & Furious” franchise. It’s a multi-ethnic car movie that trades on the pumped-up sexiness of its stars, one of which, that scowling peacock Tyrese Gibson, is a “F … Continue reading →

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“The Last Circus”

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “The Last Circus” starts out as an allegory of Franco’s Spain, focusing on a sad, timid clown who’s having trouble making his way in the local circus. Fat and cursed with Roger Ebert glasses, he’s forever … Continue reading →

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