Category Archives: cinema 2016

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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At the Movies 2016: Jason Bourne

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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