Category Archives: palm springs

Cabazon Dinosaurs

Posted on January 5, 2012 by greg

Pee-Wee has been here, and now I have too. This one’s checked off the list!

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10 miles & a 8100ft Elevation Gain

Posted on January 4, 2012 by greg

I arrived a few days early and hiked from my deluxe digs at the Extended Stay (360ft msl) to the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (8516ft msl) via Tahquitz Blvd to the Museum Trail to the Skyline Trail. … Continue reading →

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Palm Springs International Film Festival 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by greg

It’s that time of year again to head to sunny Palm Springs for 10 days of great cinema. http://www.psfilmfest.org/    

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PSIFF 18-Jan

Posted on January 18, 2009 by greg

The Girl from Monaco La Fille de MonacoFrance, 2008, 95 Minute Running TimeUS Premiere Topics: Coming of Age, Crime, Romantic Comedy, Woman Director Program: World Cinema NowLanguage: French English Sub-Titles The beautiful isle of Monaco serves as the backdrop for … Continue reading →

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PSIFF 17-Jan

Posted on January 17, 2009 by greg

Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh USA, 2008, 86 Minute Running Time Topics: Documentary, History, Jewish Interest, Woman Director, Women Program: True StoriesLanguage: English Jan. 7 is Student Screening Day: ONLY open to students with … Continue reading →

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PSIFF 16-Jan

Posted on January 16, 2009 by greg

Heaven on Earth Canada, 2007, 106 Minute Running TimeAdditional Countries: India Topics: Woman Director, Women Program: World Cinema NowLanguage: English, Punjabi English Sub-Titles Director Deepa Mehta (Fire, Water) offers up a complex and emotional drama in which Chand, a young … Continue reading →

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PSIFF 15-Jan

Posted on January 15, 2009 by greg

Native Dancer BaksyKazakhstan, 2008, 87 Minute Running TimeAdditional Countries: Russia/France Topics: Crime, Drama, Environment, Seniors, Woman Director Program: World Cinema NowLanguage: Russian, Kazakh English Sub-Titles Endowed with psychic powers, Aidai can find lost souls and heal the ailing. But when … Continue reading →

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PSIFF 14-Jan

Posted on January 14, 2009 by greg

The Wedding Song Le Chant des mariéesTunisia, 2007, 100 Minute Running TimeAdditional Countries: FranceUS Premiere Topics: Coming of Age, Drama, Jewish Interest, Political, Woman Director Program: New Voices/New VisionsLanguage: French, Arabic, German English Sub-Titles Karin Albou’s (Little Jerusalem) sophomore feature … Continue reading →

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PSIFF 13-Jan

Posted on January 13, 2009 by greg

We Can Do ThatSi può fareItaly, 2008, 111 Minute Running TimeUS Premiere Topics: Comedy, Drama, Family Friendly Program: World Cinema NowLanguage: Italian English Sub-Titles A group of mentally disabled people become specialists in “mosaic parquet,” thanks to Nello, a stubborn … Continue reading →

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PSIFF 12-Jan

Posted on January 12, 2009 by greg

Blue Gold: World Water Wars USA, 2008, 89 Minute Running TimeUS PremiereTopics: Documentary, EnvironmentProgram: True StoriesLanguage: English Wars of the future will be fought over water, not oil, as this liquid source of all life enters the global marketplace and … Continue reading →

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