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A Classic Japanese Movie of World War II, ‘The Burmese Harp’ Sustains Its Notes of Camaraderie and Compassion
Two elements distinguish this movie from other war films: the prominent use of music and its striking photography. A new 4K digitally restored version arrives Friday at the Film Forum.
Singer Karen Mack’s Fresh Sound Mixes the Work of Traditional Songbook Composers and Contemporary Voices
Mack sings them all with a small but expressive and sweet voice that may remind some of Blossom Dearie, interspersed with chatty patter breaks that bring to mind Natalie Douglas.
New on Blu-Ray, Two ‘Tantalizing Dreams of Death’ Spawned Under the Auspices of Producer Val Lewton
The Criterion Collection releases ‘I Walked With a Zombie’ (1943), which is a far cry from the current crop of undead fare, and ‘The Seventh Victim’ (1943), a meandering story about devil worshippers that is an unholy mess.
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