Prolefeed Studios blogroll: Phoenix Cinema (03/25/08)

Phoenix Cinema says right up front (right under the quote from Rainer Werner Fassbinder) that:
"Phoenix Cinema is not meant to be a comprehensive site, so don’t expect to find reviews of the latest releases. Instead, you will find archived reviews of films, and I hope the categories feature proves useful to you. The categories reflect my tastes and interests, so my favourite directors, actors, actresses are listed here."

The primary author and film reviewer, who goes by the name "Tribe," indeed has iconoclastic and eclectic tastes. Films reviewed here include many that are new to me, and categories range from "Barbara Stanwyck" to "Documentary" to "militarism" to "Mae West," and, of course, "Fassbinder." There's also a category for "Favourite Film Lists," featuring suggestions from the likes of John Waters, Pedro Almodovar, Peter Greenaway and Cineaste. And -- although I quail at the thought of sitting next to (even if only electronically) such luminaries -- there is also a list from me of my favorite documentaries. Tribe did me the honor of asking me for a list of my favorite ten documentaries. I couldn't limit my choices to just ten, so I sent 12 instead, along with comments on each film.

While you're at the Phoenix Cinema site, be sure to check out the nice review for Here Kitty, Kitty, too. Thanks to Tribe and the other contributors to Phoenix Cinema for the opportunity to be part of such a fine resource. ^ TOP

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Pip Starr, Rest In Peace (03/18/08)

Prolefeed Studios only belatedly learned of the January 22, 2008 death of Melbourne, Australia filmmaker Pip Starr. Electric Eye Cinema audiences will remember Pip's work with Bill Runting, including Fight For Country (screened 3/26/2004 at Electric Eye Cinema), as well as his Open Reel Hour submissions, A Certain Point and Through the Wire.

More information about Pip and his untimely passing is available at Sydney's Indymedia website. Our deepest condolences to Pip's friends, colleagues and family. Pip left behind a powerful legacy of inspirational work.

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Archipelago's "A Thing of Wonder" on DVD (03/12/08)

Our friends at Archipelago Media recently announced the DVD release of "A Thing of Wonder," a fascinating look at octagenarian magician and philosopher Jerry Andrus. Prolefeed Studios featured "A Thing of Wonder" at our 1/23/03 Electric Eye Cinema screening.

While you're cruising around the Archipelago site, be sure to check out their other fine offerings, including "The Beautiful and the Fine," which was featured at the 4/23/04 Electric Eye Cinema.

Congratulations to Archipelago Media for their fine work.



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