Category Archives: movie

Multiple Dennis Hopper Encounters

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Al

I’m sad to hear of Hopper’s death. He was an odd, fellow-resident in Wilmington when I lived there. I only ever saw him once, walking past a restaurant. Our waiter (a wannabe actor) actually left us in mid-sentence to go … Continue reading →

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Taiko Debut

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Al
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Tim Burton / Johnny Depp

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Al

As you know, I loved Burton’s adaptation of Sweeney Todd.  It reminded me of seeing Edward Scissorhands in New Orleans when it first came out.  My twin cousins, who must have been 9 or 10 at the time, freaked out … Continue reading →

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Friday Fez

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Al

Too much power.  I drink your milkshake.   I grade your papers. Noon our time.  Fingers crossed once again.  The difference between swabbing the deck and traveling in style. Are you old enough to remember this classic? Yesterday’s South African film … Continue reading →

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Film Reviews and Dream Interpretations

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Al

One of the folks on my South Africa seminar writes for Highly Irrelevant. I knew we’d be friends before the seminar even started when we met in the hotel lobby and hiked to the base of Table Mountain. His mention … Continue reading →

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Dreamgirls

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Al

I should have known not to rent it. Worst.  Musical.  Ever. I still love you, Beyonce.

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