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Not a movie related post today. I just wanted to wish my friend Roxy, a speedy recovery from her chemotherapy sessions. Roxy is a joker and likes to keep people laughing at the hospital in Florida where she is being treated for breast cancer. She loves horses and even tamed a horse named Gus. Me, ROS and all the people here at Wrigley Field are pulling for you Roxy! Please get well soon

Defining Extremes: The Modern Chasm of Film Appreciation.
by Gary W. Tooze - DVDBeaver
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Lost in Translation: Great films, bad box office. In the era of globalization, why can’t foreign movies catch a break? It doesn’t help that the Academy, which has mediocre taste, just nominated five films that won’t rock your world view.
by David Ansen and Ramin Setoodeh - Newsweek
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Iran ‘crackdown on foreign films’: Iran’s authorities have banned imported films promoting secularism, feminism, unethical behaviour, drug abuse, violence or alcoholism, reports say.
by Pam O’Toole - BBC News
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In the Picturehouse: Berney on the Foreign-Film Struggle
Posted by stvanairsdale - The Reeler
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Not a movie post today. I just wanted to share this video with my visitors to make your day better. (music by sick puppies)

Sometimes, a hug is all what we need. Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.

In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.

As this symbol of human hope spread accross the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign BANNED. What we then witness is the true spirit of humanity come together in what can only be described as awe inspiring.

In the Spirit of the free hugs campaign, PASS THIS TO A FRIEND and HUG A STRANGER! After all, If you can reach just one person…

Music by Sick Puppies. (Visit http://sickpuppies.net or http://myspace.com/sickpuppies for the music)
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PS. The response to this video has been nothing short of overwhelming and touching. Hugs to every single one of you who messaged. There has been thousands of emails from all over the world by people seeking to participate in the Free Hugs campaign and asking for permission. You do not need permission. This is the peoples movement, this is *your* movement. With nothing but your bare hands you can make THE difference.