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John Grant

American-Icelandic singer and songwriter; led the Czars from 1994 to 2006, then went solo with Queen of Denmark (2010), Mojo's album of the year, and Pale Green Ghosts (2013).

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Wings of DesireOther Wim Wenders

loved

I thought for years that Wings of Desire was my favorite film. It might still be; I’m not sure.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by John Grant, the entry for Wings of Desire.

2018-10-15·criterion.com ↗

TootsieOther Sydney Pollack

loved

I fell so hard for the character of Tootsie, I guess I never got over it. Definitely my favorite thing Dustin Hoffman has done besides Marathon Man.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by John Grant, the entry for Tootsie.

2018-10-15·criterion.com ↗

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