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At the Movies 2015: John Wick

Posted on April 1, 2015 by cornholio1980

John Wick USA 2014 Written by Derek Kolstad Directed by Chad Stahelski & David Leitch Watched on 30.01.2015 “John Wick” is a great revenve/action-thriller that calls to mind the good old 80s classics of the genre. It’s completely over the … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2015: The Theory of Everything

Posted on March 31, 2015 by cornholio1980

The Theory of Everything UK 2015 Written by Anthony McCarten, based on the book by Jane Hawking Directed by James Marsh Watched on 24.01.2015 After having a hard time with them when they became increasingly popular during the last decade, … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2015: Taken 3

Posted on March 25, 2015 by cornholio1980

Taken 3 France 2014 Written by Luc Besson & Robert Mark Kamen Directed by Olivier Megaton Watched on 13.01.2015 While I wasn’t quite as taken with “Taken” as many others were, it was a decent enough action thriller with some … Continue reading →

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At the Movies 2015: Fury

Posted on March 24, 2015 by cornholio1980

Fury USA | China | UK 2014 Written by David Ayer Directed by David Ayer Watched on 07.01.2015 I’m not the biggest fan of war movies – at least those that seem to be more interested in hero worship than … Continue reading →

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Coda to /slash #4: Under the Skin

Posted on October 22, 2014 by cornholio1980

Under the Skin UKUSA 2013 Written by Jonathan Glazer & Walter Campbell, based on the novel by Michel Faber Directed by Jonathan Glazer ICYMI: I had already seen “Under the Skin” in may, at this years /slash 1/2-Festival. It was … Continue reading →

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Coda to /slash #2: Sharknado 2: The Second One

Posted on October 19, 2014 by cornholio1980

Sharknado 2: The Second One USA 2014 Written by Thunder Levin Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante I’m pretty sure that no one would seriously argue that “Sharknado” was, by any definition, a good movie. However, for what it wanted to … Continue reading →

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/slash 1/2 2014 – Day 3: Young Detective Dee, Der Samurai, The Raid 2: Berandal, Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead

Posted on September 2, 2014 by cornholio1980

Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon The first one was… ok, but nothing special. I didn’t really expect a lot from this, not least because it’s a prequel, but I was pleasently surprised – and well entertained. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Expendables 3

Posted on August 18, 2014 by cornholio1980

(Aside: I know I still owe you five /slash reviews, but I attended one of my very rare press screenings today, and afterwards was asked to write a short review in english for the distributor. Which, obviously, I did right … Continue reading →

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