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/slash 2016 – Day 7: Trash Fire

Posted on November 4, 2016 by cornholio1980

Trash Fire USA 2016 Written by Richard Bates Jr. Directed by Richard Bates Jr. Watched on 28.09.2016 In my opinion, “Trash Fire” once again proves the law of diminishing returns. For the third time now – after the brilliant “Excision” … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 7: The Inerasable

Posted on November 3, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Inerasable Japan 2015 Written by Ken’ichi Suzuki Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura Watched on 28.09.2016 “The Inerasable” was ok. I liked the combination of a classic “ghost” story with the more down-to-earth approach of a journalist, I, and Kobu, a … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 6: The Transfiguration

Posted on November 3, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Transfiguration USA 2016 Written by Michael O’Shea Directed by Michael O’Shea Watched on 27.09.2016 After the screening, my friend Alice summed it up perfectly in our little WhatsApp-group, when she wrote that she would have loved to like the … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 6: I Am Not A Serial Killer

Posted on November 2, 2016 by cornholio1980

I Am Not A Serial Killer Ireland | UK 2016 Written by Christopher Hyde & Billy O’Brien Directed by Billy O’Brien Watched on 27.09.2016 “I Am Not A Serial Killer” was entertaining enough. It wasn’t exactly a highlight, but I’ve … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 6: Darling

Posted on November 2, 2016 by cornholio1980

Darling USA 2016 Written by Mickey Keating Directed by Mickey Keating Watched on 12.09.2016 Saying that I wasn’t particularly fond of Mickey Keating’s “Pod” would be the understatement of the year. For me, it was the worst movie that I … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 5: The Killing of America

Posted on November 1, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Killing of America USA 1981 Written by Chieko Schrader & Leonard Schrader Directed by Sheldon Renan Watched on 28.09.2016 Probably the most impressive as well as shocking and disturbing thing about “The Killing of America” was how it feels … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 5: Creepy (Kurîpî: Itsuwari no rinjin)

Posted on November 1, 2016 by cornholio1980

Creepy Japan 2016 Written by Chihiro Ikeda & Kiyoshi Kurosawa Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Watched on 26.09.2016 Since the screening I’ve learned that “Creepy” is actually quite well-regarded, at least with some of the international press. I wish I could … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 5: Belladonna of Sadness (Kanashimi no Beradonna)

Posted on September 29, 2016 by cornholio1980

Belladonna of Sadness Japan 2016 Written by Yoshiyuki Fukuda & Eiichi Yamamoto Directed by Eiichi Yamamoto Watched on 26.09.2016 “Belladonna of Sadness” offers a great tale told in a very unique animation style, and is going to stay with me … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 4: Ballad in Blood

Posted on September 29, 2016 by cornholio1980

Ballad in Blood Italy 2016 Written by Ruggero Deodato, Jacopo Mazzuoli & Angelo Orlando Directed by Ruggero Deodato Watched on 25.09.2016 One of the best and sometimes also worst things of the /slash filmfestival are the occasional visits from filmmakers. … Continue reading →

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/slash 2016 – Day 4: The Handmaiden (Ah-ga-ssi)

Posted on September 28, 2016 by cornholio1980

The Handmaiden South Korea 2016 Written by Seo-Kyung Chung & Chan-wook Park Directed by Chan-wook Park Watched on 25.09.2016 “The Handmaiden” is the latest movie from Chan-wook Park. After his Revenge-trilogy, “Thirst” and “Stoker”, my expectations were incredibly high, and … Continue reading →

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