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/slash 2014 – Day 7: Killers

Posted on October 6, 2014 by cornholio1980

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 →

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/slash 2014 – Day 6: Alleluia

Posted on October 5, 2014 by cornholio1980

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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/slash 2014 – Day 6: Aux yeux des vivants (Among the Living)

Posted on October 5, 2014 by cornholio1980

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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/slash 2014 – Day 5: À l’intérieur (Inside)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by cornholio1980

À l’intérieur (Inside) France 2007 Written by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury Directed by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury “Inside” was the highly praised first feature film of french directors Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury. Alexandre Bustillo and Beatrice Dalle … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 5: Honeymoon

Posted on October 4, 2014 by cornholio1980

Honeymoon USA 2014 Written by Phil Graziadei & Leigh Janiak Directed by Leigh Janiak “Honeymoon” was probably the movie that I looked forward to the most at this years /slash Filmfestival. And while it might not have been able to … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 5: Starry Eyes

Posted on October 3, 2014 by cornholio1980

Starry Eyes USA 2014 Written by Kevin Kolsch & Dennis Widmyer Directed by Kevin Kolsch & Dennis Widmyer Going in, I only knew the most basic things about “Starry Eyes”, like that it would be about the dark side of … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 4: The Canal

Posted on October 3, 2014 by cornholio1980

The Canal Ireland 2014 Written by Ivan Kavanagh Directed by Ivan Kavanagh — SPOILER-WARNING! — I usually try to keep spoilers to a minimum, but in this case, the thing that pissed me off about “The Canal” is a big … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 4: The Babadook

Posted on October 2, 2014 by cornholio1980

The Babadook Australia 2014 Written by Jennifer Kent Directed by Jennifer Kent I had already heard some great things about “The Babadook” before going in, and I’m happy to say that I can pretty much confirm all of them. One … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 4: Oculus

Posted on October 2, 2014 by cornholio1980

Oculus USA 2013 Written by Mike Flanagan & Jeff Howard Directed by Mike Flanagan There were a couple of things that I liked about this movie. There were some nice scenes that played with mirror reflections, the performances were good … Continue reading →

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/slash 2014 – Day 4: Kaguyahime no monogatari (The Tale of Princess Kaguya)

Posted on October 1, 2014 by cornholio1980

Kaguyahime no monogatari (The Tale of Princess Kaguya) Japan 2013 Written by Isao Takahata & Riko Sakaguchi Directed by Isao Takahata “The Tale of Princess Kaguya” destroyed me; I was a complete emotional wreck when the credits rolled. I think … Continue reading →

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