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

Posted on May 9, 2016 by cornholio1980

“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

Posted on May 7, 2016 by cornholio1980

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

Posted on May 6, 2016 by cornholio1980

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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