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Home » The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

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The five best British films

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Marking time with Powell and Pressburger, and other highlights from this week’s film section

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A summary of new releases and major revival screenings for the week of April 26 – May 2.

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
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A new life for Colonel Blimp

by J.R. Jones April 24, 2013August 19, 2021

Michael Powell and Martin Scorsese remember The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, a British masterpiece.

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Let my people go to the movies!

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This week in tactile cinema

by Ben Sachs April 6, 2012August 19, 2021

A preview of the Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger series playing at the Music Box this week

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