Nightwatching – Toronto Film Festival

Well I’m off to see Nightwatching – the Dutch film about Rembrant’s efforts to paint the Nightwatch and the murder that he became involved in. Looks like it may be a lush film. I’ll let you know.   And yes.. I’m one movie behind as usual. I’ll finish the post about Mongol later. Forget the [...]

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Beyond the Years – Chônnyônhak, “thousand year crane”

I saw Beyond the Years on Saturday. The South Korean film translates roughly into Thousand Year Crane. The title is appropriate given the visual theme of cranes throughout the film. Its a simple story of a love between a brother and his stepsister through decades and separation.   Veteran director Im Kwon-taek struggled to get [...]

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Taking you with me to the film Mongol

Movie today – 9:15 showing of Mongol – the story of Gengis Khan, downtown so I have to be on the subway by 8:15 if I don’t want to be rushed.

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Un-utterable migraine

Sorry, no posts today. Bad migraine. Weather has gone from hot ‘n muggy to sunny and warm to cold ‘n rainy with 48 hours. Head feels like it is going to pop off. Bad pain. Not happy. Crawling back into bed. Tell you about the film I saw yesterday, tomorrow. Twitter This Usuario: Password:

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This is brilliant – Bayeux Tapestry in full animation

I was lurking over at Cardinal Wolsey’s blog. He was recommending this wonderful animated video of the Bayeux Tapestry. It is great. A labour of love. Pop over and check it out. Bayeux Tapestry Thanks to the Cardinal for this gem Twitter This Usuario: Password:

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Time for another fun look at “how people found catpaw”

But my personal favourite is: Toronto Hefty cat flap. I can’t really wrap my little furry brain around this one. That must be one honking big cat you have if you are looking for the Hefty Cat Flap – is that a brand name like Hefty Bags?

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