Comments | ed_rex: "He Told Stories, and He Planted Tress"

ed_rex

"He Told Stories, and He Planted Tress" - Bliss Vs. Bliss

May 16, 2008 14:56

1985 saw me dabble in cinephilia. I spent a lot of time at the nearest repertory theatre (at least once, crutched down to Bloor from Saint-Claire and back again; but my Adventures With a Broken Leg are a matter for another day), mostly Hollywood's days of glorious black and white - Casablanca, The Petrified Forest, The Maltese Falcon and other ( Read more... )

review, book review, bliss, peter carey, film

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sooguy May 17 2008, 01:58:26 UTC

Thanks for the review.

I recognize the poster for BLISS, but sadly have never seen the movie. Will keep an eye open for it. Maybe even see if its on my ZIP.ca list.

I miss Toronto rep cinemas.

Bliss ed_rex May 22 2008, 10:19:14 UTC

I guess I don't need to reiterate that I think it's a marvellous film.

I miss Toronto rep cinemas.

Funny thing is, I miss them too, even though I live here. The Revue on Roncesvalles re-opened nearly a year ago, and I still haven't been back to it.

I should do something about that.