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At the Movies 2016: Jason Bourne

Posted on August 19, 2016 by cornholio1980

Jason Bourne USA 2016 Written by Paul Greengrass & Christopher Rouse Directed by Paul Greengrass Watched on 14.08.2016 “Jason Bourne” is yet another one of this year’s sequels that were made solely out of commercial interests, and not because someone … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: Independence Day – Resurgence

Posted on August 18, 2016 by cornholio1980

Independence Day: Resurgence USA 2016 Written by Nicolas Wright, James A. Woods, Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich & James Vanderbilt Directed by Roland Emmerich Watched on 16.07.2016 “Resurgence” is just one of many sequels this year for which arguably no one … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: Maggie’s Plan

Posted on August 17, 2016 by cornholio1980

Maggie’s Plan USA 2016 Written by Rebecca Miller & Karen Rinaldi Directed by Rebecca Miller Watched on 16.08.2016 In my review of “Radio Dreams”, I mentioned that at the moment, I’m just not into movies that are too ponderous and/or … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: Radio Dreams

Posted on August 16, 2016 by cornholio1980

Radio Dreams USA 2016 Written by Babak Jalali Directed by Babak Jalali & Aida Ahadiany Watched on 13.08.2016 “Radio Dreams” was the Viennale surprise preview at this years “Kino wie noch nie” open air-festival, and I have to be honest … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: Everybody Wants Some

Posted on August 15, 2016 by cornholio1980

Everybody Wants Some USA 2016 Written by Richard Linklater Directed by Richard Linklater Watched on 02.06.2016 In May, the Viennese Gartenbaukino showed a big retrospective of John Carpenters work. I watched 12 of the 13 films for which they offered … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2016: X-Men Apocalypse

Posted on August 1, 2016 by cornholio1980

X-Men: Apocalypse USA 2016 Written by Simon Kinberg Directed by Bryan Singer Watched on 25.05.2016 I understand the lukewarm reception that this movie got by critics as well as the audience. In a year that’s full of superhero movies – … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: The Mind’s Eye

Posted on May 13, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Mind’s Eye USA 2015 Written by Joe Begos Directed by Joe Begos Watched on 01.05.2016 “The Mind’s Eye” proved to be typical for what we in Austria call a “Rausschmeißer” – in this case not meaning the bouncer who … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: Southbound

Posted on May 12, 2016 by cornholio1980

Southbound USA 2015 Written by Roxanne Benjamin, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, David Bruckner, Susan Burke, Dallas Hallam & Patrick Horvath Directed by Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner, Patrick Horvath & Radio Silence Watched on 30.04.2016 Horror-anthologies seem to become increasingly popular. The producers … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: Summer Camp

Posted on May 11, 2016 by cornholio1980

Summer Camp USA | Spain 2015 Written by Alberto Marini & Danielle Schleif Directed by Alberto Marini Watched on 30.04.2016 “Summer Camp” is the feature film debut of Alberto Marini, who was one of the Executive Producers of the “[Rec]”-movies, … Continue reading →

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: February

Posted on May 10, 2016 by cornholio1980

February USA 2015 Written by Oz Perkins Directed by Oz Perkins Watched on 30.04.2016 I was very curious and hopeful about this movie, but ultimately, “February” turned out to be only mediocre. Which is a shame, given that there’s definitely … Continue reading →

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