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Category Archives: cinema 2014
/slash 2014 – Day 9: WolfCop
WolfCop Canada 2014 Written by Lowell Dean & Bannister Bergen Directed by Lowell Dean The idea behind “WolfCop” sounded rather promising, but unfortunately, the final product was a rather tame affair. The premise of a werewolf-cop sounded cool, and those … Continue reading
/slash 2014 – Day 9: Late Phases
Late Phases USA 2014 Written by Eric Stolze Directed by Adrián García Bogliano “Late Phases” was mostly entertaining, and had some funny moments. I liked the setup at the retirement home, the transformation scenes (even though I’m not sure that … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrián García Bogliano, comedy, horror, Nick Damici
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/slash 2014 – Day 9: It Follows
It Follows USA 2014 Written by David Robert Mitchell Directed by David Robert Mitchell “It Follows” reminded me a little of “The Ring” (or the Japanese original “Ringu”), only that in this case, the threat is not about some video … Continue reading
/slash 2014 – Day 9: Jamie Marks Is Dead
Jamie Marks Is Dead USA 2014 Written by Carter Smith, based on the novel by Christopher Barzak Directed by Carter Smith “Jamie Marks is Dead” is an exercise in boredom. While the cast may be nice (even though it was … Continue reading
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Tagged Carter Smith, drama, horror, Jamie Marks Is Dead
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/slash 2014 – Day 8: Stage Fright
Stage Fright Canada 2014 Written by Jerome Sable & Eli Batalion Directed by Jerome Sable “Stage Fright” was a lot of fun. After years and years avoiding them as much as possible, I think I might slowly ease up on … Continue reading
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Tagged Allie MacDonald, canada, comedy, horror, Jerome Sable, Meat Loaf, Minnie Driver, musical
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/slash 2014 – Day 8: The Midnight After
The Midnight After Hong Kong/China 2014 Written by Fai-hung Chan & Fruit Chan Directed by Fruit Chan “The Midnight After” starts off very promising. I love how the various protagonists are intruduced, and for whatever reason find their way unto … Continue reading
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Tagged Fruit Chan, Hong Kong, mystery, The Midnight After, thriller
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/slash 2014 – Day 7: Killers
Killers Indonesia/Japan 2014 Written by Takuji Ushiyama & Timo Tjahjanto Directed by Kimo Stamboel & Timo Tjahjanto What I found most interesting about “Killers” is the way the movie seems to ask its audience which of them is the better … Continue reading
/slash 2014 – Day 6: Alleluia
Alleluia Belgium/France 2014 Written by Fabrice Du Welz, Romain Protat & Vincent Tavier Directed by Fabrice Du Welz “Alleluia” was this years “Hail” for me: The one movie at the festival that while I cannot really call it bad per … Continue reading
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Tagged Alleluia, belgium, drama, Fabrice Du Welz, thriller
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/slash 2014 – Day 6: Aux yeux des vivants (Among the Living)
Aux yeux des vivants (Among the Living) France 2014 Written by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury Directed by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury “Among the Living” is Alexandre Bustillo’s and Julien Maury’s attempt at a Stephen King-like horror movie, featuring … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandre Bustillo, Among the Living, Aux yeux des vivants, france, horror, Julien Maury
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