
18 Jan 2008

The Oxford Murders
At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.
A dramatic reading of L. Ron Hubbard's essay "My Philosophy," accompanied by a photo montage.

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18 Jan 2008

At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.

06 Aug 2024

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Twelve episodic tales in the life of a Parisian woman and her slow descent into prostitution.

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