Review of The Fountain (1934) by Alex C — 30 Mar 2014

Self indulgent? Yes. Beautiful? Also yes.

This review of The Fountain (1934) was written by Alex C on 30 Mar 2014.

The Fountain has generally received positive reviews.

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