Category Archives: new releases

/slash 2015 – Day 2: As Fábulas Negras (The Black Fables)

As Fábulas Negras BR 2014 Written by Rodrigo Aragão, Petter Baiestorf, Joel Caetano & Cesar Coffin Souza Directed by Rodrigo Aragão, Petter Baiestorf, Joel Caetano, Marcelo Castanheira & José Mojica Marins Watched on 14.09.2015 “As Fábulas Negras” is a horror … Continue reading

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/slash 2015 – Day 2: Deathgasm

Deathgasm NZ 2015 Written by Jason Lei Howden Directed by Jason Lei Howden Watched on 18.09.2015 First, a word of warning: I’m not a “metalhead”, for whom – by writer/director Jason Lei Howden’s own admission – this movie was primarily … Continue reading

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/slash 2015 – Day 2: We Are Still Here

We Are Still Here USA 2015 Written by Ted Geoghegan Directed by Ted Geoghegan Watched on 18.09.2015 “We Are Still Here” starts off rather formularic, and even though it slighty shifts gear towards the end, it ultimately proves that “formularic” … Continue reading

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/slash 2015 – Day 2: Pod

Pod USA 2015 Written by Mickey Keating Directed by Mickey Keating Watched on 18.09.2015 “Pod” is undeniably the single worst movie that I’ve ever seen on a /slash Filmfestival. Loud, hysteric, obnoxious and annoying as fuck, I was this close … Continue reading

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/slash 2015 – Day 1: The Invitation

The Invitation USA 2015 Written by Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi Directed by Karyn Kusama Watched on 17.09.2015 At every party – dinner or otherwise – there has to be a party pooper… and this time, it’s me. While pretty … Continue reading

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Prelude to /slash #05: Maggie

Maggie USA 2015 Written by John Scott 3 Directed by Henry Hobson Watched on 29.08.2015 I’m a huge fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger. I own all of his films, and have seen all of them at least once. I do believe … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2015: Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four USA 2015 Written by Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg & Josh Trank Directed by Josh Trank Watched on 21.08.2015 Sometimes, movie fans like myself can be just as stupid, ill-behaved and unteachable as little kids. You can tell us … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2015: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. USA 2015 Written by Guy Ritchie & Lionel Wigram Directed by Guy Ritchie Watched on 20.08.2015 While I don’t rule out the possibility that I might have stumbled upon a couple of episode of the 60s … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2015: She’s Funny That Way

She’s Funny That Way USA 2014 Written by Louise Stratten & Peter Bogdanovich Directed by Peter Bogdanovich Watched on 14.08.2015 “She’s Funny That Way” was the fourth and final Viennale-preview at this years “Kino wie noch nie” open air cinema … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2015: Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation USA 2015 Written by Christopher McQuarrie & Drew Pearce Directed by Christopher McQuarrie Watched on 12.08.2015 Let’s do a short recap: I really liked the first one, but thought that the great spy-plot was in … Continue reading

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