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Author Archives: rarefilm
An Independent Life (1992) Vitali Kanevsky

In this sequel to Freeze-Die-Come to Life, our hero (Pavel Nazarov) Read More »
Porn Theater (2002) Vittoria Scognamiglio

A tale set in a decaying Parisian porn theatre, where within its dark confines, male patrons–soldiers Read More »
The Dark Corner (1946) Henry Hathaway

Private investigator Bradford Galt has moved to New York from San Fransisco after serving Read More »
Ben-Hur (1959) William Wyler, Charlton Heston

Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. Read More »
Cocoanut Grove (1938) Alfred Santell

Band tries to get an audition for a job at a prestigious nightclub. Read More »
Hamlet (1948) Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons

William Shakespeare’s tale of tragedy of murder and revenge in the royal halls of medieval Denmark. Read More »
The Sinful Bed (1973) Ralf Gregan

An antique bed relates passionate stories about various people who have made love on it throughout the decades of the 20th century. Read More »
Barking at the Stars (1998) Zdravko Sotra

Comedy about teachers and students at a high school in a small provincial town. Read More »
Too Late for Tears (1949) Byron Haskin

One night on a lonely highway, a speeding car tosses a satchel of money, meant for somebody else Read More »