Film Review: LE GRANDE NOIRCEUR (THE GREAT DARKENED DAYS) (Canada 2018) ***

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While a world war rages, Philippe, a draft-dodger from Quebec, takes refuge in the American West, surviving by competing in Charlie Chaplin impersonation contests. As Philippe makes his … See full summary » Director: Maxime Giroux Writers: Simon Beaulieu (co-writer), Maxime Giroux (co-writer) | 1 more credit » Stars: Martin Dubreuil, Mike Calchera, Buddy Duress If there is a weird…

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Film Review: ASH IS THE PUREST WHITE (China 2018) ****

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A story of violent love within a time frame spanning from 2001 to 2017. Director: Zhangke Jia Writer: Zhangke Jia Stars: Tao Zhao, Fan Liao, Yi’nan Diao The first 15 minutes of ASH IS THE PUREST WHITE shows the difference between China and the western world.  Everyone is smoking in the train that…

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