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Wild Westerns, part 3

September 23, 2008 Matt Blake 0

… not too many years ago dubbing looked like the talking animation in Porky Pig cartoons; no one even tried to match the lips to the language.

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Florestano Vancini obituary

September 23, 2008 Matt Blake 0

Here’s a translated version of the Flrestano Vancini obituary that appeared in Reppublica. The film world is in mourning following the death of director Florestano […]

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R.I.P. Florestano Vancini

September 22, 2008 Matt Blake 0

Apparently the great Italian director Florestano Vancini, who made a mixture of political dramas, spaghetti westerns, crime films and other fare, died on the 20th […]

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Imprevisto, L’

September 17, 2008 Matt Blake 0

A well received early crime film from a highly respected director, L’Imprevisto has rather sunk into obscurity; I don’t think this is even available on DVD in Italy.

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Il papa di giovanna

September 16, 2008 Matt Blake 0

The new Pupi Avati film Il papa di giovanna has just been released in Italy to moderate success, taking just under a million euros over […]