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Whose Odyssey is This?

Posted on August 7, 2026 by admin

I went to see Nolan’s Odyssey. And let’s get real here: it is Nolan’s Odyssey just as Emily Wilson’s Odyssey is hers, and Fagle’s is his. I did not go to the movie expecting a “faithful” translation of what we … Continue reading →

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Ella Young: Halcyon Days

Posted on October 22, 2022 by admin

I got this email from Dorothea McDowell: if you are interested in Ella Young, Irish American history, GLBT history in America, or from the California Central Coast, you have to at least take a look at this project. Dorothea’s previous … Continue reading →

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Song of Granite

Posted on September 30, 2018 by admin

Back in January, I went to go see “Song of Granite” which was directed by Pat Collins and starred Michael O’Chonfhlaola, Macdara Ó Fátharta, and Colm Seoighe among others. A great cast! It is a wonderful film – it is … Continue reading →

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Abbas Kiarostami’s “Where Is My Friend’s House?”

Posted on January 26, 2016 by admin

I have been looking for Abbas Kiarostami’s “Where Is My Friend’s House?” for some time after Werner Herzog recommended it at his Rogue Film School site. I found an old VHS copy called “Where Is The Friend’s Home?” at the … Continue reading →

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