Category Archives: new releases

/slash 2016 – Day 3: Raiders! – The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made

Raiders! USA 2015 Written by Tim Skousen & Jeremy Coon Directed by Tim Skousen & Jeremy Coon Watched on 24.09.2016 It was really interesting to see this documentary right after I’ve watched “The Adaptation” (which in turn I saw right … Continue reading

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/slash 2016 – Day 2: Hangman

Hangman UK 2016 Written by Simon Boyes & Adam Mason Directed by Adam Mason Watched on 23.09.2016 Before I start with my – quite critical – analysis of the movie, it’s only fair to note that as someone who’s very … Continue reading

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/slash 2016 – Day 2: Train to Busan

Train to Busan South Korea 2016 Written by Sang-ho Yeon Directed by Sang-ho Yeon Watched on 23.09.2016 I have a hard time believing that the guy who did “Seoul Station” also is responsible for “Train to Busan”, since this is … Continue reading

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/slash 2016 – Day 2: Seoul Station

Seoul Station South Korea 2016 Written by Sang-ho Yeon Directed by Sang-ho Yeon Watched on 23.09.2016 “Seoul Station” starts off quite strong and promising, but in time, it lost a little bit of its appeal. One thing that it has … Continue reading

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/slash 2016 – Day 1: Attack of the Lederhosenzombies

Attack of the Lederhosenzombies Austria 2016 Written by Dominik Hartl & Armin Prediger Directed by Dominik Hartl Watched on 22.09.2016 The title should already make it clear that “Attack of the Lederhosenzombies” isn’t a straight-out horror movie, but rather a … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2016: Safari

Safari AUT 2016 Written by Directed by Ulrich Seidl Watched on 14.09.2016 I was very much looking forward to Ulrich Seidl’s newest documentary, however, I have to say that I ended up slightly disappointed. There is one truly devastating moment, … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2016: Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic USA 2016 Written by Matt Ross Directed by Matt Ross Watched on 04.09.2016 “Captain Fantastic” was sweet, but not unproblematic. However, before we get into that – and thus, ultimately into (light) spoiler territory, let’s first talk about … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2016: The Shallows

The Shallows USA 2016 Written by Jaume Collet-Serra Directed by Anthony Jaswinski Watched on 03.09.2016 “The Shallows” wasn’t quite the highlight that I hoped for, but it nevertheless was an enjoyable entry into the ever-growing list of shark-themed horror thrillers. … Continue reading

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Screener-Review: For the Love of Spock

For the Love of Spock USA 2016 Directed by Adam Nimoy Watched on 08.09.2016 Originally, this documentary was supposed to focus on Spock; how this beloved character came to be, the impression that he left on pop culture, etc., However, … Continue reading

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At the Movies 2016: Jason Bourne

Jason Bourne USA 2016 Written by Paul Greengrass & Christopher Rouse Directed by Paul Greengrass Watched on 14.08.2016 “Jason Bourne” is yet another one of this year’s sequels that were made solely out of commercial interests, and not because someone … Continue reading

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