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Black swan by Darren Aronofsky


“Black swan” is the second movie by Darren Aronofsky I watch. I know “The fountain” with Hugh Jackman but I haven’t seen “The wrestler”. “The fountain” was a really abstract film and I was ready for Aronofsky’s special vision of … Continue reading

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Zatoichi by Beat Takeshi Kitano


Finally, I’ve watched Zatoichi by Kitano Takeshi. I bought the DVD some time ago. This movie about samurais definitely bears the stamp of Kitano who also plays the main character, Zatoichi. Zatoichi is a blind masseur who also handles masterfully … Continue reading

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Kagemusha by Kurosawa Akira


My first post in the movie section is about a movie by Kurosawa Akira, Kagemusha or the double. Some time ago, if someone praised Kurosawa’s movies, I would have been sceptical. As for me, Kurosawa meant long,  intellectual and boring … Continue reading

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