Category Archives: cinema 2015

Viennale 2015 – Day 11: Mistress America

Mistress America USA 2015 Written by Noah Baumbach & Greta Gerwig Directed by Noah Baumbach Watched on 01.11.2015 “Mistress America” joins a couple of recent movies that dealt with the dark side of ambition, and mixes it with a nice … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 11: The End of the Tour

The End of the Tour USA 2015 Written by Donald Margulies, based on a book by David Lipsky Directed by James Ponsoldt Watched on 01.11.2015 I’m afraid it’s once again time to prove my cultural ignorance by admitting that before … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 10: Irrational Man

Irrational Man USA 2015 Written by Woody Allen Directed by Woody Allen Watched on 31.10.2015 After last years very charming “Magic in the Moonlight”, I’m afraid that I’d personally rank “Irrational Man” among Woody Allen’s lesser works. Which is not … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 10: Einer von uns (One of Us)

Einer von uns AUT 2015 Written by Stephan Richter Directed by Stephan Richter Watched on 31.10.2015 This is going to be a hard review to write, since a) I’m an advocate for Austrian cinema, b) I commend the filmmakers for … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 9: The Devil’s Candy

The Devil’s Candy USA 2015 Written by Sean Byrne Directed by Sean Byrne Watched on 30.10.2015 I have a hard time accepting the fact that “The Devil’s Candy” comes from the same guy who gave us the awesome “The Loved … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 9: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl USA 2015 Written by Jesse Andrews (based on his novel) Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Watched on 30.10.2015 “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” was absolutely wonderful and fantastic. Strangely enough, given the … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 8: Results

Results USA 2015 Written by Andrew Bujalski Directed by Andrew Bujalski Watched on 29.10.2015 Mumblecore is tricky business. Done right, it can be more lifelike and thus relatable than a regular hollywood comedy. Done wrong, it can be extremely mundane, … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 7: A Most Violent Year

A Most Violent Year USA 2014 Written by J.C. Chandor Directed by J.C. Chandor Watched on 28.10.2015 “A Most Violent Year” was a pretty good movie, well shot, and with a top-class cast – but narratively, it was nothing special, … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 7: Trois souvenirs de ma jeunesse (My Golden Days)

Trois souvenirs de ma jeunesse F 2015 Written by Arnaud Desplechin & Julie Peyr Directed by Arnaud Desplechin Watched on 28.10.2015 “Trois souvenirs de ma jeunesse”, while nice, didn’t really feel in any way revolutionary and/or special to me. It … Continue reading

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Viennale 2015 – Day 6: Tangerine

Tangerine USA 2015 Written by Sean Baker & Chris Bergoch Directed by Sean Baker Watched on 27.10.2015 “Tangerine” was the last film of a 6-movie-marathon – by far my busiest day of this years Viennale. As you can imagine, by … Continue reading

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