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Tag Archives: 1957

The Bridge on the River Kwai

February 11, 2016by Hunter Leave a comment

I have actually seen The Bridge on the River Kwai before, but I knew I didn’t understand it. I love when this opportunity comes around, to revisit a movie I […]

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December 2015 Blindspot: The Seventh Seal

January 8, 2016by Hunter 9 Comments

In what could be the motto for this series: better late than never. The Blindspot Series is a series of twelve posts spread throughout the year designed to offer bloggers […]

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Witness for the Prosecution

August 1, 2014by Hunter 2 Comments

Witness for the Prosecution may not be the most deep or profound film, but it sure is entertaining. From the poster’s emphasis on the word “suspense” you may think this […]

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Paths of Glory

July 4, 2013by Hunter 9 Comments

Paths of Glory is an amazing film. In it, Kubrick attacks the war mentality with astounding clarity. Through the hypocrisy of the men in charge, the heroism of the leading […]

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Funny Face

June 20, 2013by Hunter 4 Comments

I enjoyed Funny Face quite a bit. I wouldn’t say it’s Fred’s best musical, not by a long shot, but I was surprised by Audrey Hepburn and ended up having […]

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