Category Archives: cinema 2016

/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: Southbound

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

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

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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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 3: April and the Extraordinary World (Avril et le monde truqué)

“April and the Extraordinary World” (Avril et le monde truqué) France 2015 Written by Franck Ekinci, Benjamin Legrand & Jacques Tardi Directed by Christian Desmares & Franck Ekinci Watched on 30.04.2016 Enchanting. That’s the first word that comes to mind … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2016: Chevalier

Chevalier Greece 2015 Written by Efthymis Filippou & Athina Rachel Tsangari Directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari Watched on 06.05.2016 Conflicting schedules prevented me from already seeing this at last year’s Viennale, despite the fact that it sounded quite interesting and … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2016: Captain America – Civil War

Captain America: Civil War USA 2016 Written by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely Directed by Anthony Russo & Joe Russo Watched on 05.05.2016 Dear Warner/DC, have a look. That’s how you do it! While I’m not one of those who … Continue reading

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 2: The Lure (Córki dancingu)

“The Lure” (Córki dancingu) Poland 2015 Written by Robert Bolesto Directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska Watched on 29.04.2016 I really wanted to love “The Lure”, but after a very promising and really strong start, it increasingly lost focus, losing itself in … Continue reading

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 2: My Big Night (Mi gran noche)

My Big Night (Mi gran noche) Spain 2015 Written by Jorge Guerricaechevarría & Álex de la Iglesia Directed by Álex de la Iglesia Watched on 29.04.2016 “My Big Night” was absolutely hilarious. A fun, wildly energetic romp from start to … Continue reading

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 2: Beyond the Walls (Au delà des murs)

Beyond the Walls (Au delà des murs) F 2016 Written by Sylvie Chanteux, Marc Herpoux & Hervé Hadmar Directed by Hervé Hadmar Watched on 29.04.2016 “Au delà des murs” is a 3-part miniseries from France that tells the story of … Continue reading

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/slash ½ 2016 – Day 1: The Witch

The Witch USA 2015 Written by Robert Eggers Directed by Robert Eggers Watched on 28.04.2016 First: No, I’m not going to call this one “The VVitch”, just because some marketing people who obviously were high thought that they were oh-so-clever. … Continue reading

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