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Night Watch (Nochnoi dozor)

by Baz AndersonJanuary 7, 2010

photo credit: egor.gribanov
Throughout the history of humanity there has been a love of tales about magic. All too often the wonder and surprise that magic can create is lost when it becomes mechanical, or a plot device. When a Russian film called Night Watch (Ночной дозор, Nochnoi dozor) appeared it became a huge [...]

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A Solution to the “Problem” of James Cameron’s Avatar

by Baz AndersonDecember 23, 2009

photo credit: tibchris
From the way some on the internet have been writing, you would think that everyone is sick and tired of films where a white lead character discovers another culture – and is often initiated into it, or even becomes it’s leader. One would think it was the ultimate evil – a [...]

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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire: Full Films

by Baz AndersonMarch 6, 2009

These three films are favorites of  mine. Originally PBS specials, I caught them on television and tried to find out later if they were available to buy because they were so lush, informative and beautifully produced. I was lucky enough to find them online for embedding, and present the three specials here for you to [...]

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Preliminary Podcast #4: The Baker’s Lighter

by Baz AndersonFebruary 20, 2009
 
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photo credit: Robbie W T
It’s funny what you think of late at night; thinking about the bits and pieces of pop culture that don’t seem to fit. You find answers anywhere you can, and sometimes they surprise you.

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“Dreams on Spec” (Full Film)

by Baz AndersonFebruary 17, 2009

Dreams on Spec is a film about screenwriters creating their own stories, their own ideas and trying to sell them after they’re done. These are unknown, undiscovered writers taking different approaches to Hollywood – trying to get their movies made. Some are better at it than others, but all of them are fascinating.
If you’ve ever [...]

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