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"I'm surprised this wonderful film has no comments other than mine, and only three ratings! What's the matter with you people? 🐸 THE FILM LOOKS in on the lives of a good dozen characters, all of them linked to one another so that the film can scu..." Permalink

"When you hear crickets on a movie soundtrack, it is usually meant to evoke the feeling of a hot summer’s day. Kurosawa uses the constant chirping of crickets in "Ran" as mocking laughter to belittle the foolishness of the aging lord who has misjud..." Permalink

""If you're looking for poverty, just stay where you are, you'll soon get your wish." Memoir by a former member of the French Resistance who bounced around Paris, working odd jobs, drinking, walking, and not doing a whole lot. I actually enjoyed th..." Permalink