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Entries from LAist tagged with 'documentaries'

July 26, 2008

What are magic assistants? Are they simply uneducated bimbos parading around in skimpy polyester clothes? Or is there more to these women than meets the eye? Why does the violence against females in magic illusions continue to fascinate us? What are the origins of violence in magic? (This is from the film's promotional material, rest assured I would never think a magician's assistant is an uneducated bimbo, Pam-Anderson-in-Vegas nonwithstanding. You don't trust your body parts......

Continue Reading "Women in Boxes"

April 30, 2008

Hmm, I wonder what the mean blood alcohol level is at Churchill Downs. | Photo courtesy of Jacdupree via Flickr Below, you'll find some short reviews of three documentary films that will only be in theaters for a couple more days. They each tell very different stories in unique ways and all of them are worth your time and money. I've said it before (and I'll keep saying it until my nemesis, Per Degaton,......

Continue Reading "A Short Blast of Documentary Reviews"

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