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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 3: Raiders! – The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made

Posted on September 25, 2016 by cornholio1980

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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At the Movies 2016: Safari

Posted on September 16, 2016 by cornholio1980

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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Viennale 2015 – Day 6: Lampedusa in Winter

Posted on November 10, 2015 by cornholio1980

Lampedusa in Winter Austria | Italy | Switzerland 2015 Written by Jakob Brossmann Directed by Jakob Brossmann Watched on 27.10.2015 I’m afraid the Viennale programme didn’t do this documentary any favors in indicating that – like “Last Shelter” – “Lampedusa … Continue reading →

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Viennale 2015 – Day 5: Last Shelter

Posted on November 7, 2015 by cornholio1980

Last Shelter AUT 2015 Written by Gerald Igor Hauzenberger Directed by Gerald Igor Hauzenberger Watched on 26.10.2015 “Last Shelter” is a good, objective and well-made documentary that nevertheless, in my opinion, missed the last punch. I didn’t find it particularly … Continue reading →

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Viennale 2015 – Day 5: Welcome to Leith

Posted on November 5, 2015 by cornholio1980

Welcome to Leith USA 2015 Written by Michael Beach Nichols & Christopher K. Walker Directed by Michael Beach Nichols & Christopher K. Walker Watched on 26.10.2015 “Welcome to Leith” is not a documentary that wants to convey a certain message, … Continue reading →

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Viennale 2014 – Day 10: We Come as Friends

Posted on January 26, 2015 by cornholio1980

We Come as Friends Austria | France 2014 Concept by Hubert Sauper Directed by Hubert Sauper “We Come as Friends” is an important and often times fascinating look at the – mostly devastating – effects of colonization. In a way, … Continue reading →

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