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A weekday evening in LA
Fate landed me in the City of Angels, late this week. Actually it was work and some swift decisions. Regardless, how does one squeeze in a little R&R on such a brief trip, with only a few hours of the evening to spare? A few minutes of online research gave me the answer. I decided Read more
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Film Noir Guide Part-3: The Lighting
Today, we will look at another facet of Film Noir, the lighting. In the absence of sophisticated technology to create the desired effects, the makers of Noir used clever lighting techniques to accomplish the task. Shadows, silhouettes and sharp contast were some of the facets of these movies. Film Noir movies used low key lighting Read more
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Course Review: Hong Kong Cinema through a Global Lens
This is a review of a course on Ed Ex, ‘Hong Kong Cinema through a Global Lens’, offered on EdX by the University of Hong Kong. This six week course is free to audit or can be taken online for cerification or credit for a nominal fee. I must admit that taking this course was Read more
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Musings on Spy Pond, Arlington MA
Spy Pond is one of many ponds in Massachusetts. It is not particularly unique to be called a tourist attraction. However, to me it holds a special significance. During the early 90s, I lived in Arlington. When I had my first daughter, we often visited Spy Pond to watch the geese and get some of Read more
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Sixth Street, Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas is one of my top favorite cities to visit. The city is a paradox to me. While it is the capital of one of the largest and predominantly red states, Austin is a blue oasis in the region. Tex-Mex eateries and Barbecue places are aplenty but are overshadowed by the city’s music scene. Read more
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Movie Review: LA Confidential (1997)
LA Confidential is one of the best Noir movies with one of the tightest plots in recent memory. What makes the story work, is that it pits three cops with completely different personas against one anothe,r but at one point forces them to form alliances to solve a puzzling conspiracy. The screenplay is based on Read more
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