Review of Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) by Melvin P — 26 May 2012

Very interesting. I want to see all of those independent films Z channel used to show, which influenced guys like Quentin Tarantino.

This review of Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) was written by Melvin P on 26 May 2012.

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession has generally received very positive reviews.

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