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/slash 2016 – Day 2: Hangman

Hangman UK 2016 Written by Simon Boyes & Adam Mason Directed by Adam Mason Watched on 23.09.2016 Before I start with my – quite critical – analysis of the movie, it’s only fair to note that as someone who’s very … Continue reading

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/slash 2016 – Day 2: Train to Busan

Train to Busan South Korea 2016 Written by Sang-ho Yeon Directed by Sang-ho Yeon Watched on 23.09.2016 I have a hard time believing that the guy who did “Seoul Station” also is responsible for “Train to Busan”, since this is … Continue reading

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/slash 2016 – Day 2: Seoul Station

Seoul Station South Korea 2016 Written by Sang-ho Yeon Directed by Sang-ho Yeon Watched on 23.09.2016 “Seoul Station” starts off quite strong and promising, but in time, it lost a little bit of its appeal. One thing that it has … Continue reading

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/slash 2016 – Day 1: Attack of the Lederhosenzombies

Attack of the Lederhosenzombies Austria 2016 Written by Dominik Hartl & Armin Prediger Directed by Dominik Hartl Watched on 22.09.2016 The title should already make it clear that “Attack of the Lederhosenzombies” isn’t a straight-out horror movie, but rather a … Continue reading

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/slash 2016 – Prelude: Hentai Kamen

Hentai Kamen Japan 2013 Written by Shun Oguri & Yûichi Fukuda Directed by Yûichi Fukuda Watched on 09.09.2016 I missed this movie when it played at a previous /slash Filmfestival a couple of years back. “Missed” meaning I decided not … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2016: Safari

Safari AUT 2016 Written by Directed by Ulrich Seidl Watched on 14.09.2016 I was very much looking forward to Ulrich Seidl’s newest documentary, however, I have to say that I ended up slightly disappointed. There is one truly devastating moment, … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2016: Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic USA 2016 Written by Matt Ross Directed by Matt Ross Watched on 04.09.2016 “Captain Fantastic” was sweet, but not unproblematic. However, before we get into that – and thus, ultimately into (light) spoiler territory, let’s first talk about … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2016: The Shallows

The Shallows USA 2016 Written by Jaume Collet-Serra Directed by Anthony Jaswinski Watched on 03.09.2016 “The Shallows” wasn’t quite the highlight that I hoped for, but it nevertheless was an enjoyable entry into the ever-growing list of shark-themed horror thrillers. … Continue reading

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Screener-Review: For the Love of Spock

For the Love of Spock USA 2016 Directed by Adam Nimoy Watched on 08.09.2016 Originally, this documentary was supposed to focus on Spock; how this beloved character came to be, the impression that he left on pop culture, etc., However, … Continue reading

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50 Years of Star Trek: A Celebration…

I’ve been a fan of “Star Trek” for as long as I can remember. Born in 1980, I watched the Original Series on TV when I was a child, not yet critical of the more trashier aspects, and the occasional … Continue reading

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